Free learner-to-learner matching

Swap your driving test slot with another learner

DTC Test Swap finds another learner who wants your practical car test slot. Review the proposed match, agree together, then complete the official DVSA swap by phone. Free, private and built by The DTC.

Find a swap How it works

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Live demand

Top test centres for swaps

Centres with the most learners currently looking to swap.

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)

Scotland

35 active 2

Edinburgh (Currie)

Scotland

31 active 3

Haddington

Scotland

9 active

Counts are live active listings in the last few minutes. Demand changes throughout the day.

Alerts when a match appears

Get notified by SMS and email when DTC finds a compatible learner.

Privacy-first

No licence number or theory certificate is collected. Booking references are never shared without consent.

Official DVSA swap

Complete the swap together on 0300 200 1122. DTC never changes your booking.

Simple process

How it works

Five simple steps from listing your test to completing the official DVSA swap. You never message another learner directly — DTC handles the matching and notifications.

Create your listing

Enter your current centre, date, time, test type and the swap you would consider. DTC asks for the details needed to match you.

DTC checks compatibility

We check the exact test type, permitted centres and the 10-full-working-day notice period for both learners.

Review the match

You get an SMS and email alert. Review the proposed slot privately, then accept or decline.

Both learners agree

One learner volunteers to call DVSA. Booking references are shared only after both learners consent.

DVSA completes it

The caller rings 0300 200 1122. DVSA contacts the other learner, runs security checks and changes both bookings.

Why DTC?

Why use The DTC Test Swap?

Free to use

No subscription, success fee, card details or hidden charges. DTC Test Swap is free for learners.

DVSA-aware matching

We only propose matches that follow DVSA rules: same test type, compatible centre rules and the required notice period.

Privacy-first

We never collect your driving licence number, theory certificate number, home address, card details or GOV.UK login. Your booking reference is encrypted.

Official process only

DTC only helps you find another learner. The actual swap is completed directly with DVSA — no booking automation or scraping.

Test centres

Find swap centres near you

Browse practical car test centres across Great Britain. Northern Ireland centres are listed for reference while DVA matching is unavailable.

Browse all test centres

Search by centre name, town, city, postcode, county or region. See pass rates and how many learners are currently looking to swap.

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Popular regions

Regions ranked by current swap demand.

Scotland100 active London47 active North-west England23 active East of England20 active

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Test swap questions

Is The DTC Test Swap officially connected to the DVSA?

No. The DTC is an independent driving school. DTC Test Swap only helps learners find each other. The official swap is completed by phone with DVSA.

How much does it cost to swap a test?

The DTC Test Swap is free for learners. There is no subscription, success fee or matching fee. The DVSA does not charge for swapping a test with another learner.

Can I message the other learner directly?

No. DTC Test Swap does not allow learners to contact each other directly. All communication goes through DTC notifications and your private match room.

How do I know the other learner is genuine?

Both learners verify their email and mobile number. Booking references are only shared after both sides explicitly consent, and the actual swap is completed directly with DVSA security checks.

What if the other learner cancels after we agree?

A swap is only final once DVSA has changed both bookings. If a match falls through before the DVSA call, you keep your original test slot and can search again.

Which tests can be swapped?

The appointments must be the same DVSA test category. Weekday tests match weekday tests; evening, weekend and bank-holiday tests match the same category. Extra-time and extended tests must also match their equivalent category.

What number do we call to complete the swap?

DVSA customer services is 0300 200 1122. Both learners must be available at the same time — the caller rings DVSA, and DVSA calls the other learner for security checks.

DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. DTC only facilitates peer-to-peer matching. Learners must complete the official swap directly with DVSA.