What is Swappy: Driving Test Swap?

Swappy: Driving Test Swap manages 5 data types including adi blackout dates. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

Can driving instructors still help pupils get earlier tests in 2026?

Yes. Instructors can no longer manage pupils' bookings directly, but they can use Swappy's ADI portal to guide pupils, set safe test windows, and help them find compliant swaps. The pupil always manages their own booking and makes the DVSA call themselves.

Does Swappy break the learner-only booking rule for instructors?

No. Swappy never lets anyone manage another person's booking. Instructors get visibility and guidance tools only; the learner owns and changes their own test.

Can Instructors Use Swappy Under the 2026 Learner-Only Rule?

The May 2026 rule stopped instructors managing pupils' bookings. Here's how ADIs can still help pupils to earlier tests — the compliant way, through Swappy.

What changed for instructors

Before 2026, many instructors booked and moved tests on behalf of pupils. Since May 2026, only the learner named on the booking can manage it. Instructors can no longer log in and change a pupil's date — full stop.

What instructors can still do — via Swappy

Guide, don't manage: the ADI portal lets instructors see pupil progress and set safe test-date windows, without ever touching a booking.
Set readiness windows: instructors can advise which date ranges suit a pupil's skill level, so pupils only swap into sensible dates.
Keep the pupil in control: the pupil lists their own test, accepts their own swap, and makes their own DVSA call.

This is fully compliant because the instructor never manages the booking — Swappy structurally can't allow that. The learner-only rule is respected at every step, while pupils still benefit from their instructor's judgement.

Why this is better for everyone

Pupils get earlier tests they're actually ready for; instructors avoid the churn of failed early tests; and nobody risks breaking the learner-only rule. Swappy turns a restriction into a workflow that's cleaner than the old way.

Help pupils, stay compliant

Instructors: guide your pupils to earlier, rule-ready tests with Swappy's ADI portal.

See the ADI Portal