The New Driving Laws for Mobile Phone Usage: What You Need to Know
Gone are the days when you could argue that you were "only checking the time" or "scrolling through a playlist." As of 2026, UK law has made it crystal clear: any handheld use of a mobile phone while behind the wheel is illegal.
Booking & Rescheduling Changes (From Spring 2026)
Major changes are coming to how driving tests are booked in the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is overhauling its system to combat "test-trading" bots, reduce the massive backlog, and ensure that slots are only used by learners who are actually ready to pass.