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Learner drivers will receive a full refund only if they provide at least 10 full working days' notice. Regarding driving instructors, the DVSA also states: "Driving instructors will still be able to use the online service to manage when they are available to take their pupils for driving tests.
"This means that if a learner driver adds their driving instructor’s personal reference number to their booking, the booking system will automatically check if their instructor is available."
The upcoming changes build on minor updates to the driving test introduced last year. After a trial at 20 driving test centres, three modifications were implemented regarding what candidates need to demonstrate during the exam.
According to the DVSA, these included:
Whilst these modifications were not anticipated to substantially impact learners, a GOV.UK blog clarified that they afford examiners greater flexibility in route planning and an improved opportunity to evaluate learner drivers in varied conditions.
It added: "Making the above adjustments has helped create test routes that venture into more high-speed and high-risk areas – where location allows – and has given learners the opportunity to face a broader range of driving scenarios.
"The extension of independent driving has also given learners more time to demonstrate their ability to follow directions independently, just like they would after passing their test.
"As well as this, by reducing the number of stops and emergency stop exercises, the test feels more like a genuine drive, helping learners stay focused and relaxed during what we know can, understandably, be a nerve-wracking experience."
For more information, visit GOV.UK.