Swap your driving test at Edinburgh Currie
Somebody holding an Edinburgh Currie 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 Edinburgh Currie
What is on the board right now. Every one belongs to a real learner.
Centres you can swap with from Edinburgh Currie
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 Edinburgh Currie's three nearest or if Edinburgh Currie is one of its three. Everywhere not on this list is off the table however keen you both are.
| Centre | Distance | On the board |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Anniesland | 63 km | 0 |
| Newcastle Gosforth | 146 km | 0 |
| Leeds Horsforth | 253 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
Edinburgh Currie's own three nearest are Glasgow Anniesland, Newcastle Gosforth, Leeds Horsforth.
Same test type
Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.
Swapping at Edinburgh Currie: questions
Can I swap a test at Edinburgh Currie 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 Edinburgh Currie the full list is Glasgow Anniesland, Newcastle Gosforth, Leeds Horsforth. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.
How long does it take to find a swap at Edinburgh Currie?
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 Edinburgh Currie 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 Edinburgh Currie 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.