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Driving Test Changes June 2026 — Location Restrictions Explained
From 9 June 2026, you can only move your test to one of the 3 nearest centres. Here's exactly how it works.
Real Examples of the 3-Centre Rule
Booked at: Birmingham (Kingstanding)
You CAN move to:
• South Yardley
• Shirley
• Sutton Coldfield
You CAN'T move to:
• London
• Manchester
• Leeds
Booked at: London (Wood Green)
You CAN move to:
• Barnet
• Enfield
• Tottenham
You CAN'T move to:
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Glasgow
Booked at: Manchester (Cheetham Hill)
You CAN move to:
• Sale
• Bredbury
• Failsworth
You CAN'T move to:
• London
• Liverpool
• Sheffield
Swapping is NOT affected by location restrictions
When you swap tests, you swap dates and times — your test stays at your booked centre. The 3-centre rule only applies when moving your own booking to a different centre.