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Swap Your UK Driving Test Date — Free & DVSA Compliant

Swappy connects learner drivers who want to swap their practical driving test dates directly with each other. List your test for free, find a match, and call the DVSA together. Upgrade to Premium for automatic 3-way calling — we dial you, your match, and the DVSA. No bots, no resellers, no one touches your booking.

Free 7-day trial · No card needed · Premium from £4.99/month · Fully compliant with DVSA rules from 12 May 2026

What is Swappy? The UK's Driving Test Swap Platform

Swappy is a free, community-driven platform where UK learner drivers can swap their practical driving test dates with each other. Whether your test is too soon, too far away, or at the wrong centre — Swappy helps you find another learner who wants your slot and has one that suits you better. It's pupil-to-pupil matching, not a bot service. You stay in full control of your own DVSA account.

Pupil-to-Pupil

Real learners swapping with real learners. No bots, no middlemen, no one accesses your DVSA account.

DVSA Compliant

Fully compliant with the new DVSA rules from 12 May 2026. Both learners verified on the same call.

3-Way Calling

Premium users get automatic 3-way conference calls — we call you, your match, then dial the DVSA.

Swap From Home

No need to meet your swap partner in person. Premium handles everything over the phone automatically.

All UK Centres

Browse and list tests at any DVSA test centre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Fast Matching

Premium users get priority placement and instant alerts. Premium+ gets phone call alerts when matches appear.

How to Swap Your Driving Test in 4 Simple Steps

Swapping your driving test date has never been easier. Here's how Swappy works:

1

List Your Test

Enter your test date, time and centre. Only your chosen username is shown publicly — your personal details stay private.

2

Find a Match

Browse driving test listings from other learners across the UK. Filter by date, centre, test type and more.

3

Agree to Swap

Propose a swap to another learner. Once you both agree, it's time to call the DVSA together.

4

Call the DVSA

Free users exchange emails and call DVSA together. Premium users get an automatic 3-way conference call — Swappy calls both of you, then dials the DVSA.

Why 3-Way Calling Matters for Driving Test Swaps

From 12 May 2026, the DVSA requires both learners to be on the same phone call to swap tests. But most UK mobile networks — including EE, Three, Vodafone, Tesco Mobile, giffgaff, VOXI, Sky Mobile, and Lycamobile — don't support 3-way calling. That means you'd need to physically meet your swap partner to call DVSA together.

Without Premium — Meet In Person

  • ✗ Most UK networks don't support 3-way calling
  • ✗ You'd need to meet your swap partner in person
  • ✗ Your partner could be anywhere in the country
  • ✗ Hard to coordinate schedules and locations
Recommended

Premium — Automatic 3-Way Call

  • We call both learners automatically
  • DVSA added to the call with one click
  • Done from the comfort of your home
  • Complete your swap in minutes

Swappy Pricing — Free to List, Premium to Call

Start for free. Upgrade when you find a match and need to call the DVSA.

Free Trial

£0 / 7 days

Full access — list your test, browse 1 centre, send & receive proposals

Monthly

£4.99/mo

3-way DVSA calling, 5 centres, priority matching, cancel anytime

Annual

£19.99/yr

Everything in Monthly, unlimited attempts, save over £39

Premium+

£5.99/mo

Everything in Premium plus instant phone alerts for new matches

Swap Driving Tests at Any DVSA Centre Across the UK

Swappy supports every DVSA practical driving test centre in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Popular centres include:

London (Mill Hill)Birmingham (Kingstanding)Manchester (Cheetham Hill)Leeds (Horsforth)Glasgow (Anniesland)Bristol (Southmead)Edinburgh (Currie)Liverpool (Norris Green)Sheffield (Middlewood Road)Newcastle (Gosforth)Nottingham (Colwick)CardiffBelfastSouthampton (Maybush)BrightonOxford (Cowley)Cambridge (Cowley Road)CoventryLeicester (Wigston)Aberdeen (Altens)+ hundreds more

Can't find your centre? You can add any DVSA test centre when creating your listing.

For Driving Instructors (ADIs)

Driving Instructors — Stay in Control of Your Pupils' Test Swaps

Swappy offers a free ADI portal where Approved Driving Instructors can link with their pupils, set blackout dates for holidays, and control when each pupil is allowed to take their test. Pupils only see swaps their instructor approves.

Manage all pupils in one dashboard

Set blackout dates & test readiness

Pupils only see approved swaps

DVSA Driving Test Swap Rules — What You Need to Know

New DVSA Rules from 12 May 2026

From 12 May 2026, the DVSA requires both learners to be on the same phone call when requesting a test swap. You must not share your provisional licence number or personal details with the other learner beforehand. The DVSA adviser will verify both candidates on the call. Swappy's Premium 3-way calling feature is designed to be fully compliant with these rules.

DVSA Phone Number for Test Swaps

0300 200 1122

Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm (local rate)

What to Have Ready for the DVSA Call

  • 1. Provisional driving licence number (both candidates)
  • 2. Driving test booking reference number — 16 digits (both candidates)
  • 3. Theory test pass certificate number (as backup)
  • 4. Full name, postal address, and current test details

Frequently Asked Questions About Driving Test Swaps

Everything you need to know about swapping your UK driving test date.

How do I swap my driving test date with another learner?+
Create a free account on Swappy, list your current driving test (date, time and centre), then browse other learners' listings to find a match. Once you both agree, you call the DVSA together on 0300 200 1122 to officially swap. Premium users get an automatic 3-way call — no meeting in person required.
Is it legal to swap driving tests in the UK?+
Yes. The DVSA allows candidates to swap practical driving test dates by calling them directly. From 12 May 2026, both learners must be on the same phone call with the DVSA to complete the swap. Swappy helps you find a partner and (with Premium) handles the 3-way call automatically.
What are the new DVSA rules for swapping tests from May 2026?+
From 12 May 2026, the DVSA requires both candidates to be present on the same phone call when requesting a swap. You must not share provisional licence numbers or personal details beforehand. The DVSA adviser will verify both learners on the call. Swappy's Premium 3-way calling feature is fully compliant with these new rules.
Do I need to meet the other learner in person?+
With a free account, you may need to meet in person or find a way to do a 3-way call yourselves (most UK mobile networks don't support this). With Swappy Premium (£4.99/month), our system calls both learners and then dials the DVSA — creating an automatic 3-way conference call from the comfort of your home.
How much does Swappy cost?+
Swappy offers a free 7-day trial — no credit card needed. After the trial, Premium costs £4.99/month and includes automatic 3-way DVSA calling, priority matching, and browsing up to 5 test centres. The Annual plan is £19.99/year (saving over £39). Premium+ at £5.99/month adds instant phone call alerts when matching swaps appear.
What is the DVSA phone number for swapping tests?+
The DVSA customer service number is 0300 200 1122, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (local rate). Both candidates need to be on the call at the same time for the swap to be processed.
Can my driving instructor control which tests I swap to?+
Yes! Swappy has a free ADI portal where driving instructors can link with their pupils, set blackout dates (holidays, other commitments), and define a 'test readiness' date — so pupils only see swaps that their instructor approves.
Is my personal data safe on Swappy?+
Absolutely. Swappy is GDPR compliant and collects only the minimum data needed: email, username, and test details. Your phone number is used solely for automated calls and is never shared. Premium users can optionally keep their email private and communicate via in-app chat instead. You can delete all your data at any time from Settings.
What do I need ready for the DVSA swap call?+
Both learners need their provisional driving licence number, driving test booking reference number (16 digits), and optionally their theory test pass certificate number. The DVSA agent will also ask for full names, addresses, and current test details for both candidates.
How is Swappy different from test cancellation bots?+
Swappy is NOT a bot service. We don't monitor DVSA systems or auto-book slots. Instead, we connect real learner drivers who want to swap their existing test dates directly with each other. You stay in full control of your own DVSA account at all times. It's a community-driven, pupil-to-pupil matching platform.

Ready to Swap Your Driving Test?

Join thousands of UK learner drivers using Swappy to find better test dates. Free to start, Premium for the easiest swap experience.

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