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Updated March 2026 · 6 min read
How to Swap Your Driving Test Date in 2026 — Step by Step
The complete guide to swapping your UK driving test with another learner — updated for the May 2026 DVSA rule changes.
The 6-Step Process
1. List Your Test on Swappy
Create a free account and list your current test date, time, and centre. Add your preferred date range and centres so we can find you the best match.
2. Browse & Find a Match
Search active listings from other learners. Filter by date, centre, and availability. When you find a match, send them a swap proposal.
3. Agree the Swap & the Day You'll Both Call
Once both of you agree to swap, agree the day you'll each call the DVSA. Both calls must happen on the same day. Use in-app chat (Premium) or email (Free) to arrange this.
4. First Call — One of You Requests the Swap
One learner rings the DVSA on 0300 200 1122 (option 2) and gives the details of both tests, including the other learner's booking reference. DVSA records the request — nothing changes yet.
5. Second Call — The Other Learner Confirms It
The other learner must ring the DVSA themselves on the same day, ideally before 4pm, to confirm. The swap is completed on that second call. Both learners need their licence number and booking reference to hand, and DVSA will email you both new booking details.
6. Swap Confirmed!
You keep your own booking reference and payment details, and take the other learner's date, time and centre — they take yours. Done — your new test date is locked in!
⚠️ Important: New Rules from May 2026
From 12 May 2026, only the learner driver can manage their test booking — instructors and third parties are blocked. Both learners must call the DVSA themselves on the same day — the first requests the swap, the second confirms it. Read the full breakdown →
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