DVSA rule change for learner drivers coming June 9 (Image: Getty) Learner drivers across the UK are being urged to exercise caution as the final stage of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) booking rule changes comes into force on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This latest update restricts where candidates can relocate their practical driving tests. These changes are part of a broader, phased strategy introduced by the DVSA to curb misuse of the booking system. For years, the system has been plagued by unofficial third-party booking services and “placeholder” bookings—where slots are secured early and moved repeatedly—contributing to lengthy backlogs and frustrating delays for other candidates. A statement on Gov.uk reads: “From June 9, 2026, further restrictions will come into force, limiting learners to moving their test only to one of the three nearest driving test centres. This will help to deter bookings at locations where learners do not intend to take their test.” The new rules, implemented in stages, have fundamentally changed things for learners: Number of changes allowed: Since March 31, …