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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
Key takeaways
- Faarea Masud Business reporter Getty Images Changes are intended to give learner drivers control over their own test booking From 12 May, there will be changes to how you book your driving test.
- The changes are aimed at reducing long waiting lists of up to six months, and preventing slots from being bulk-bought by bots and firms who resell them to learner drivers at inflated prices.
- From 12 May, only you will be able to book, change or swap your own driving test, not anyone else - including your driving instructor.
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Faarea Masud Business reporter Getty Images Changes are intended to give learner drivers control over their own test booking From 12 May, there will be changes to how you book your driving test.
The changes are aimed at reducing long waiting lists of up to six months, and preventing slots from being bulk-bought by bots and firms who resell them to learner drivers at inflated prices.
From 12 May, only you will be able to book, change or swap your own driving test, not anyone else - including your driving instructor.
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