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Everything you need to run your driving test business

Packed with powerful tools to grow your revenue, streamline your bookings, and boost client retention.

Practical Test Slot Booking (Warm-Up + Test Built In)

Set packages like 60/90-minute warm-up, test centre arrival buffer, and the test itself. Pupils choose the right option and the system blocks the time properly, so you’re not squeezing it into a normal lesson slot.

Test Centre Runs with Pickup & Meeting Point Notes

Collect pickup address, preferred meeting spot near the test centre, and any local instructions (parking, one-way systems, busy junctions). Keep it attached to the booking so you’re not searching through WhatsApp on the day.

Deposits, Balance Collection, and Clear Cancellation Terms

Take a deposit for test-day hire, then request the balance automatically before the practical test date. It cuts no-shows and stops the “I thought I’d pay later” problem that always turns into chasing.

Automatic Reminders for Documents and Test-Day Checklist

Send reminders for provisional licence, theory pass status, eyewear, and arrival times. Fewer last-minute panics, fewer rebookings, and you’re not repeating the same messages to every pupil.

Short-Notice Availability for Cancellation Slot Hunters

Open specific last-minute windows for pupils who’ve grabbed a cancellation slot. You control what’s available and when, without rewriting your whole diary every time someone finds a new test centre date.

Instructor & Car Allocation for Multi-Car Setups

If you’ve got more than one instructor or dual-control car, allocate resources properly so the same car isn’t booked for two test centre runs. It avoids the nightmare of finding out the clash the night before.

The challenges every driving test faces

Cancellations, swaps, and short-notice test slots

Driving test work is built around cancellations. Pupils grab a slot, then expect you to be available with almost no warning. If your diary isn’t kept live, you either miss paid work or end up trying to reshuffle other lessons at the last minute.

Test centre timing, traffic, and realistic buffers

A 10:14 test isn’t “10-ish”. You need arrival time, parking, settling nerves, and a warm-up route that suits that centre. Without proper buffers you’ll run late, stress the pupil, and risk losing the slot altogether.

Wrong bookings: car hire vs lesson vs test-day package

People book the wrong thing when it’s done by text. Some only need test car hire, others need a 60–90 minute warm-up plus the test. Sorting it later wastes time and creates awkward conversations about price and availability.

No-shows and late cancellations when money isn’t taken

Test-day bookings are high value and high effort, but they’re also the easiest for pupils to cancel when nerves kick in. If there’s no deposit and no clear terms, you lose the slot and you’re left with dead time you can’t refill.

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Built for real driving test workflows

A typical test-day starts before you even turn the engine on. You check the test centre time, confirm the pickup, and make sure there’s enough margin for traffic and a quick warm-up route. Then the messages start: one pupil wants to swap because they’ve found a cancellation, another is asking what they need to bring, and someone else is trying to book “the test” when they actually mean a pre-test...

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What we help with

  • Pupils booking a cancellation slot and expecting you to drop everything
  • Turning up to find they wanted test car hire, not a lesson
  • Double-booking the same dual-control car for two test centre runs
  • Losing half a day when a pupil cancels test-day hire last minute
  • Endless messages about pickup points, documents, and arrival times
Driving Test Business Mobile App

Manage Your Driving Test Business
From Anywhere

Download the iBookFast Provider app and manage your driving test bookings on the go. Accept appointments, chat with clients, track earnings – all from your phone.

Real-Time Driving Test Bookings Accept driving test bookings, confirm or reschedule instantly
Live Chat Message your driving test clients directly
Push Notifications Never miss a driving test booking or enquiry
Business Analytics Track your driving test business earnings
Team Management Manage your driving test team schedules
Review Management Respond to driving test service reviews

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Quick Setup

Get started in 3 simple steps

Your driving test business accepting bookings in under 5 minutes

1

Add Your Test-Day Packages and Car Hire Options

Create bookings for practical test warm-up + test, test car hire only, and pre-test lessons. Set durations that match real test centre timing, including arrival and traffic buffers, so you’re not guessing on the day.

2

Set Your Test Centres, Coverage, and Pickup Rules

List the test centres you cover and the areas you’ll collect from. Add notes for meeting points and any travel fees outside your normal patch, so customers know what’s possible before they book.

3

Take Deposits and Automate Test-Day Reminders

Switch on deposits for test-day bookings and schedule reminders for documents, pickup time, and what to expect. Share your booking link with pupils and on your website so short-notice slots can be filled properly.

Simple Pricing

Choose the Perfect Plan for Your Business

Start free and scale as you grow. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.

Starter

Perfect for getting started with your first listing

Free
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  • Free Listing
  • Email Notifications
  • Unlimited Services

Pro

Great for growing businesses with multiple services

£ 14 /month
  • Up to 5 team members
  • 0% platform commission
  • Up to 5 staff members
  • Custom subdomain
  • Embed Widgets
  • Group Bookings
  • 30-day free trial

Premium

Best for established businesses ready to scale

£ 29 /month
  • Up to 15 team members
  • 0% platform commission
  • Up to 15 staff members
  • Custom subdomain
  • Embed Widgets
  • Group Bookings
  • 30-day free trial
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FAQ

Questions? Answers.

Everything you need to know about our driving test booking system.

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How do I handle urgent short-notice driving test bookings from cancellation slots?

Set specific short-notice availability blocks that pupils can book into, rather than opening your whole diary. That way you can accept cancellation-slot work without breaking existing lessons. You can also require a deposit for any booking within a set number of days to reduce last-minute dropouts.

What job types can I offer through a driving test booking system?

Most providers offer pre-test lessons, test centre runs, practical test warm-up packages, and test car hire (with or without an instructor). You can also add add-ons like extra warm-up time or a different pickup location. The key is making each option clear so pupils don’t book the wrong service.

When should I take payment for test car hire and test-day packages?

For test-day work, taking a deposit at booking is the safest approach because the slot is hard to resell if they cancel. Many instructors take the balance 24–72 hours before the test date. The system can record who has paid and automatically chase any outstanding balance.

Is there a seasonal pattern to driving test bookings in the UK?

Yes — demand often spikes in summer (students and school leavers), and again around periods when people want a licence for new jobs. Winter can bring weather disruption and more rescheduling, especially where lessons are cancelled and pupils push tests back. A flexible booking setup helps you protect test-day slots while keeping weekly lessons stable.

Can I manage multiple instructors or more than one dual-control car?

Yes, you can run separate calendars for each instructor and allocate bookings to specific vehicles. This matters for test-day hire because the same car can’t be in two places at once. It also helps you see gaps across the team when a pupil needs a short-notice slot.

How does online booking help convert enquiries into paid test-day bookings?

Most enquiries go cold because pupils are ringing around while they’re stressed and short on time. If they can see your availability and book immediately, you capture the work before they move on. Taking a deposit at checkout also turns a “maybe” into a committed booking.

How do I keep pupils informed without spending all day on WhatsApp?

Use automatic confirmations and reminders that include pickup time, test centre location, and what documents they must bring. You can add your own notes, like where you prefer to meet near the test centre or what time you’ll arrive for the warm-up. Pupils get consistent information, and you cut down on repeated questions.

Can I vary pricing for different test centres, pickup areas, and package lengths?

Yes — you can price by package (e.g., 60 vs 90-minute warm-up), add travel fees for out-of-area pickups, and set different rates for specific test centres if the run is longer. This is useful when one centre is local and another involves motorway time and extra fuel. Clear pricing upfront prevents arguments on the day.

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Why iBookFast for your driving test business?

Driving test work isn’t like standard weekly lessons where you can “fit them in somewhere”. The practical test time is fixed, the test centre matters, and the customer is usually stressed, short on time, and comparing options. If you offer test car hire, test centre runs, or full test-day packages, you’ll know the admin can be worse than the driving. The biggest pressure comes from DVSA test avai...

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