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What details not to share when swapping a driving test

I wrote this page because most people worry about whether a swap website is a scam, but the better question is: what details is it asking for? A safe matching list should not need sensitive booking information upfront.

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Do not share your DVSA login

A matching list does not need your DVSA login. Exchange Driving Tests does not ask for it. If someone asks for login details so they can manage your booking for you, treat that as a major warning sign.

Do not share payment or card details

You should not need to pay a stranger to swap a test date through this site. The form does not ask for card details and the site is not set up to sell slots.

Be careful with licence and theory certificate numbers

These details can be sensitive because they relate to your actual booking. A public group, random DM or early-stage matching form should not need them. The first step is simply checking whether two dates might match.

Do not post your full booking details publicly

Public posts are easy for scammers to scrape or respond to. If you post a full test date, centre, contact details and personal information, you may invite random messages from people you cannot verify.

What this website asks for instead

  • First name only.
  • Email address.
  • Current test centre.
  • Current test date and time.
  • Whether you want earlier, later or either.
  • Your preferred date range.

That is enough to check for a possible match. It is not enough for someone to control your DVSA booking, which is the point.

Why email is used

Email is used so both learners can be contacted separately if there may be a compatible match. It is not shown publicly. It also avoids the main issue with many WhatsApp groups: phone numbers being visible to other group members.

Quick safety checklist

  • Did the site ask for only the minimum details?
  • Is there a privacy policy?
  • Is there a contact email?
  • Does it clearly say it is not DVSA?
  • Does it avoid payments and slot selling?
  • Can you report a concern?

If the answer to these is no, pause before submitting anything.

Quick answers

Does Exchange Driving Tests ask for DVSA login details?

No. It never asks for DVSA login details.

Why only first name?

Because a full name is not needed to check a possible date match.

Can I remove my listing?

Yes. Email hello@exchangedrivingtests.co.uk and ask for your listing to be removed.

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Already have a practical test booked?

Submit your current test date and what you are looking for. I will only use the details to check for possible learner-to-learner matches.

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Seen a scam or worried about a listing?

Email hello@exchangedrivingtests.co.uk. I review concerns manually.

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