Changing a test
How to Change Your Driving Test Time
Changing only the time works exactly like any other change: sign in at gov.uk/change-driving-test, keep your date and centre, and pick a different available slot. The 10 working day notice rule applies and it uses one of your two changes, so make sure the new time is genuinely better before confirming.
Is a time change worth one of your two changes?
Since 31 March 2026 a time-only change costs exactly the same allowance as moving the whole booking to a new month: one of your two changes. Before spending it, be sure the current slot is a real problem — a clash with work or college, an instructor who is unavailable at that hour, or a time of day when you consistently drive worse. If you also expect to adjust the date or centre later, do everything in one session so it counts once.
How time slots and fees work
Each centre offers its own pattern of slots, typically through the working day, with some centres also testing early mornings, evenings or weekends. The time band sets the fee for a car test:
| Slot | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday, daytime | £62 |
| Evenings, weekends and bank holidays | £75 |
Move from a weekday slot to a Saturday and you pay the £13 difference; move the other way and the difference is adjusted. Always verify the current figures on GOV.UK before booking.
Picking a time that helps you pass
- Mirror your best lessons. If you drive most confidently mid-morning, test mid-morning.
- Think about traffic. A slot in the school run or rush hour means denser traffic on test routes; quieter mid-morning or early afternoon slots are often calmer.
- Allow a pre-test lesson. Most instructors recommend a warm-up drive beforehand, so leave room for it.
- Check winter light. Early and late slots in winter may mean driving at dusk or in the dark.
If no better time shows at your centre
Slot patterns differ between centres, so a nearby centre may test at hours yours does not. Since 9 June 2026 you can move a booked test to one of your three nearest centres or back to your original centre — see changing your test centre. Otherwise keep checking: released and cancelled slots appear through the day, as explained in our guide to finding an earlier test.
Frequently asked questions
Does changing only the time still count as a change?
Yes. Any change to the date, time or centre uses one of your two changes, even if the test stays on the same day.
Why is my new time slot a different price?
Weekday daytime tests cost £62 while evening, weekend and bank holiday tests cost £75. Moving between bands means paying or receiving the difference.
Official sources
Related guides
Change the test date
Deadlines, costs and how to pick a new date wisely.
Change the test centre
The 9 June 2026 centre restriction explained, with tips for choosing.
Change your test online
The complete step-by-step walkthrough of the GOV.UK change service.