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Ready to Pass?

Ready to Pass?

How do you know when you’re ready? Find out what to focus on, how to manage nerves, and when to book your test.

Helping a learner

Check the rules about supervising a learner driver, and get advice about how to make the most from practice sessions.

Changes to driving test booking rules in 2026

You can now only make 2 changes to your driving test appointment after you’ve booked it.

Only learner drivers are allowed to book, change, swap or cancel their own driving test.

You can only move your test to the 3 nearest driving test centres.

Find out more about what’s changed.

49 out of every 100 driving tests were failed in Great Britain during May 2026

Check you’re ready to pass

You’ll usually be ready to take your driving test when:

1You do not need prompts from your driving instructor.

2You do not make serious or dangerous mistakes when you’re driving.

3You can pass mock driving tests.

4You have practised ways of managing your nerves.

5Your driving instructor agrees you are ready.

Check if you’re ready

Move your driving test if you’re not feeling ready

You’re more likely to pass your driving test if you move it back so you have more time to:

  • brush up on your skills
  • take a few more mock tests
  • practise managing your nerves

It’s free to change your appointment time, as long as you do it at least 10 full working days (Mondays to Saturdays) before your test.

And by moving your test, you’ll free up an appointment for someone who is ready to pass.

Change your driving test appointment

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