Reminder of new UK driving test 'rule' starting from June 9

Reminder of new UK driving test 'rule' starting from June 9The new DVSA system change is coming - and millions could be caught out if they are not careful Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Andrew Nuttall, Senior Lifestyle Writer 11:02, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 11:04, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Learner drivers could have tests affected by this change (Image: Getty)More driving test changes are due to come into effect across England, Scotland and Wales from next week, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed. Any learner drivers with tests coming up should be aware of how this could affect their booking. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) This will be the latest rule to come into force nationwide, as the DVSA updates its system across England, Scotland and Wales. Up until Monday, June 8, provisional licence holders can book their test at any test centre across the UK. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get motoring news and advice plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyHowever, when learner drivers book a test from Tuesday, June 9, they will only be permitted to reschedule to a new date or time at the test centre where they originally booked, or at any of the three nea...