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🔔 Get free alertsDriving Test Cancellation Checker UK
Pick your test centre and get a notification the instant a new driving test slot is released there — even when your phone is locked. Then book it yourself on the official DVSA service.
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No appstore download needed
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Get notified when a cancellation appears, or ask us to find and book an earlier date for you.
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Need help setting up alerts? See the step-by-step guide and device videos.
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How the cancellation checker works
New here? Watch the 87-second overview, then follow the steps below.
1. Choose your test centre
Pick the centre you want an earlier test at. Waits differ a lot between centres — compare them on the waiting times table first.
2. Tap Enable alerts
Allow notifications in your browser. On iPhone or iPad (iOS 16.4 or later), add the site to your Home Screen from Safari first, then enable alerts from the installed icon.
3. Get a ping, then book it yourself
When a slot is released at your centre you get a notification. Open the official DVSA booking service and book it before someone else does.
How to set up free alerts on your device
Choose your device for a short video and clear steps. You need to choose a test centre and allow notifications on the device you want to receive them on.
On iPhone and iPad, notifications require iOS 16.4 or later. Open this site in Safari and add it to your Home Screen before enabling alerts.
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Open the site in Safari
Visit bookdrivingtest.uk in Safari and tap the Share button.
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Add it to your Home Screen
Scroll through the Share menu, tap Add to Home Screen, then tap Add.
3
Enable alerts and allow them
Open the new Home Screen icon, choose your test centre, tap Enable alerts, then tap Allow.
On Android, alerts work in Chrome without installing an app. Adding the site to your Home Screen is optional.
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Open the site in Chrome
Visit bookdrivingtest.uk and open the free slot alerts section.
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Choose your test centre
Select the centre where you want to hear about an earlier slot.
3
Enable and allow alerts
Tap Enable alerts, then choose Allow when Chrome asks for notification permission.
On Windows, use Chrome or Edge. You can receive alerts in the browser; installing the site is optional.
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Open the site and choose a centre
Visit bookdrivingtest.uk, open free slot alerts and select your test centre.
2
Enable and allow alerts
Click Enable alerts, then choose Allow in the browser permission prompt.
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Optional: install the site
Use the install icon in Chrome or Edge if you want a shortcut in your Start menu or taskbar.
On Mac, use Chrome, Edge or Safari 16+. Installing the site is optional.
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Open the site and choose a centre
Visit bookdrivingtest.uk, open free slot alerts and select your test centre.
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Enable and allow alerts
Click Enable alerts, then choose Allow in your browser.
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Optional: add a shortcut
You can install the site from Chrome or use Safari normally. You do not need to install anything from an app store.
Notifications not appearing? Check that this site is allowed to send notifications in your browser and that notifications are enabled in your device settings. If you are using an iPhone or iPad, open the site from its Home Screen icon. Then return to your centre page and check that alerts are enabled.
What a cancellation checker can and can’t do
It can tell you quickly when an earlier appointment appears, so you do not have to keep refreshing. It can’t create new appointments, hold a slot for you or change how DVSA releases tests: new appointments are released at 6am every Monday, 24 weeks ahead, and earlier ones appear at any time when someone cancels or changes their test. DVSA cannot notify you and most centres have no cancellation list.
Whatever you use, DVSA asks you not to search its service repeatedly over a short period or from more than one device, and says there is no best time to look. Read the full guide to how driving test cancellations work.
Driving test cancellation checker — FAQ
What is a driving test cancellation checker?
It tells you when an earlier driving test slot has been released at your test centre. DVSA cannot notify you when new or earlier appointments appear, and most centres have no cancellation list, so a checker saves you from refreshing the booking service all day.
How do the alerts work?
Choose your test centre and tap Enable alerts. We watch for newly released slots at that centre and send a notification to your phone or computer when one appears — even when your phone is locked — so you can book it yourself on the official DVSA service.
Do I need to enter my driving licence number?
No. Choosing your centre and turning on notifications does not ask for your driving licence number. You only need it on the official DVSA service when you book or change your test.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Alerts work straight from the website on Android and desktop. On iPhone and iPad (iOS 16.4 or later) add the site to your Home Screen from Safari first, then enable alerts from the installed icon.
Does a checker book the test for me?
No. Alerts only tell you a slot has opened. You book it yourself on DVSA’s official service, and once you select an appointment you have 15 minutes to complete the booking.
Why does a slot sometimes disappear before I can book it?
Cancelled appointments go back into the booking service for everyone, and there is no cancellation list at most centres, so the first learner to select a slot gets it. Keep notifications on and be ready to sign in.
Which test centres are covered?
All 320 car driving test centres in England, Scotland and Wales. Browse them by region or in the full list.
How many times can I change my test once I find an earlier slot?
A car driving test can be changed 2 times, and since 9 June 2026 it can only be moved to one of the 3 nearest centres. Read the how to change your driving test first.
Data updated: 24 Oct 2026 · Slot data comes from the DVSA booking service. This site is not DVSA. Pass rates & waiting times contain public sector information from DVSA, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. About our data →