Want to swap a driving test date with someone? This guide explains how learner-to-learner driving test swaps work, what DVSA rules apply, and how to check for possible matches without sharing sensitive details publicly.
To swap driving test dates, both learners must already have a practical driving test booked, want each other’s booking and meet the current DVSA timing, test-type and location rules. The official swap must be completed directly through DVSA by phone.
The permitted location may be the same test centre, one of the three nearest centres, or a centre originally booked where the rule works for both learners. Read the different-centre guide.
Exchange Driving Tests does not complete the swap for you. It helps learners find possible driving test swap matches privately, then both learners remain responsible for following the official DVSA process.
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If your test is too far away, you may want someone with an earlier date. If your test is too soon, another learner may want your earlier slot while you move later.
Before trying to swap a driving test, check whether there are at least 10 full working days before the earliest test date involved. Monday to Saturday count as working days. Sundays and public holidays do not count.
Do not share DVSA login details, driving licence number, theory certificate number, payment card details, home address or money with strangers online. A safe swap discussion should use the minimum information needed.
Add your booked test details to the free learner-to-learner exchange list. Your listing is manually reviewed and your details are not posted publicly.
Check for a possible swapYes, a learner-to-learner driving test swap may be possible if both learners have tests booked, want each other’s booking and meet the current timing, test-type and location rules. The official swap must be completed through DVSA by phone.
First, find another learner with a booking you want, who also wants yours. Check the timing, test-type and permitted-location rules, then both learners must follow the official DVSA phone process. Exchange Driving Tests only helps identify possible matches.
DVSA guidance says the swap process must be completed by phone. It cannot be completed by email, webchat, WhatsApp, text message or social media.
No. We do not book, change, cancel or swap tests. We only help learners check for possible matches and keep details private until both agree.
