Can you change your driving-test centre?

How the 2026 nearby-centre rule affects changes to a car driving-test booking.

Direct answer: Yes, but since 9 June 2026 a car test can only be moved to one of the three nearest test centres to the centre in the existing booking. A centre change also counts towards the two-change limit.

Pre-launch check: Check the DVSA publication each month and record the source date when data is refreshed.

Compare before you book

Choose a centre you genuinely intend to use. Consider your familiarity with the area, travel time, instructor availability and the car you will take—not only historical waiting times or pass rates.

This website’s nearby-centre suggestions are informational. Use GOV.UK to see which moves are actually allowed for your booking.

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Drive Test Finder UK does not manage bookings. Never enter a driving licence number or booking reference here.

Official sources

This guide paraphrases the official pages below. Open them to check the current rule or service.