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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.