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End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

• Summary: From 12 May 2026, only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving tests. Third-party booking services are no longer allowed to do this.

  Why it matters: These unofficial services have been exploiting learner drivers by charging extra fees and making the process more complicated than necessary.

  Who is affected: Anyone learning to drive who currently uses third-party booking services will need to book directly with the official service instead.

  What happens next: Learner drivers should use the official government system to book their tests from now on.

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