Find learners where both centres and date windows line up.
Swap flow
From booked test to confirmed swap.
Lets Swap Tests helps two learners find a compatible swap, agree it clearly, prepare the right details, and then use the official DVSA phone process.
Keep chat focused until both learners are ready for DVSA.
Save references, agree a call window, then phone DVSA.
Save the test you already have
Enter your current DVSA test centre, booked date and time, plus the centre and date window you want instead.
- Use the real test you already have booked.
- Choose a desired centre and start/end date window.
- Do not enter licence numbers or payment details.
Search for compatible learners
The app checks both directions of the swap. Your desired test must match what they have, and your current test must fit what they want.
- Their current centre matches your desired centre.
- Your current centre matches their desired centre.
- Both test dates sit inside the other learner's preferred window.
Send or accept one swap request
When a match looks right, send a request. The other learner can accept or decline it. Keeping one active swap reduces confusion.
- Pending requests can be cancelled.
- Accepted swaps open the coordination workspace.
- Declined or cancelled swaps return you to searching.
Use the accepted-swap workspace
After both learners accept, the page focuses on the swap itself: references, messages, and the call window.
- Messages are available only inside accepted swaps.
- Both learners can save their DVSA booking reference.
- The other learner's reference is shown once they add it.
- Both learners agree a one-hour DVSA call window.
Prepare for the DVSA phone swap
Lets Swap Tests does not change the booking. It helps both learners get ready before using the official DVSA process.
- Check both learners still want the swap.
- Have both booking references ready.
- Check both instructors agree you are ready and are available for the new slot.
- Have your own licence number, both booking references, both test details, previous-test details and the original payment card if DVSA requires it.
- Learner 1 calls 0300 200 1122, selects option 2, passes security, agrees the declaration and starts the request.
- Learner 2 calls separately on the same day, ideally by 4pm, and completes their own security and consent checks.
Confirm, change, or cancel
The swap is complete only when DVSA confirms it. If timings change or a learner is no longer ready, keep the workspace accurate.
- If learner 2 does not call that day, the request expires and DVSA does not notify learner 1.
- Do not change either test between the calls. Any change invalidates the request and learner 1 must restart it.
- Cancel the swap if either learner cannot continue.
- Mark the swap complete only after both DVSA confirmation emails arrive. Each learner keeps their own booking reference, payment and special requirements.
Compatibility
What counts as a match?
A match is not just someone with a test you want. Both sides need to line up: centres, dates, and preferred windows all have to work for each learner.
Privacy
What stays hidden?
Public search does not need phone numbers, addresses, licence numbers, card details, or private contact details. Keep sensitive details out of chat.
DVSA
Who confirms the swap?
DVSA confirms whether the booking change can happen. Lets Swap Tests helps with matching and coordination only.
Before calling
Quick readiness check
Use this checklist before contacting DVSA so both learners know what is happening.
- Both learners have accepted the swap.
- Both booking references are saved.
- Both learners have agreed to make separate calls on the same weekday, with learner 2 calling by 4pm.
- Both learners have a change left, meet the location and booking-type rules, and are 10 full working days before the earliest test.
- Both instructors agree the learner is ready and are available for the new slot.
- No private financial or licence information has been shared in chat.