Swap your driving test at Coventry
Somebody holding a Coventry slot wants a date they can't get. Somebody else wants theirs. DVSA will swap the two of you over the phone. They just won't introduce you.
Which way the board is moving
Slots listed at Coventry
What is on the board right now. Every one belongs to a real learner.
Centres you can swap with from Coventry
DVSA only allows a swap where both tests are at the same centre, or within each other's three nearest. That last word matters: a centre counts if it is one of Coventry's three nearest or if Coventry is one of its three. Everywhere not on this list is off the table however keen you both are.
| Centre | Distance | On the board |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Garretts Green | 20 km | 0 |
| South Yardley | 22 km | 0 |
| Birmingham Kingstanding | 29 km | 0 |
| Leicester Wigston | 34 km | 0 |
The four rules, applied here
You both need a change left
Two changes per car test, and a swap spends one of them.
10 working days' notice
To whichever of the two tests is first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count.
Centres near each other
Coventry's own three nearest are Birmingham Garretts Green, South Yardley, Birmingham Kingstanding. The rule works both ways, so Leicester Wigston also qualifies because Coventry is among its three nearest.
Same test type
Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.
Swapping at Coventry: questions
Can I swap a test at Coventry for one at another centre?
Only if the other centre is the same one, or within each other's three nearest. That works in both directions. From Coventry the full list is Birmingham Garretts Green, South Yardley, Birmingham Kingstanding, Leicester Wigston. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.
How long does it take to find a swap at Coventry?
It depends on how many learners are listed here and whether any of them want the opposite of what you want. The live count is at the top of this page. A three-way chain often resolves it faster than waiting for a perfect pair.
Does swapping at Coventry cost anything?
No. You exchange slots rather than rebooking, so you keep your original booking reference and payment. Matching here is free, and DVSA does the swap on the phone at no charge.
How much notice do I need?
At least 10 working days before whichever of the two tests comes first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count towards that, so the real deadline is earlier than the calendar suggests.
Can my instructor arrange it for me?
No. Since 12 May 2026 only the learner taking the test can book or manage it, and it is against the law for anyone to book a car test for someone else. Your instructor can sit with you while you call.
Your Coventry date is somebody's dream date
Put it on the board and see who wants it. Every match is pre-checked against all four DVSA rules, so nothing you see would be refused on the phone.