How It Works

Interested in how Fast Pass works? We created this page to help you understand our service in more detail.

The Basics

Our service has been designed to be simple and risk-free. There are four key steps:

1

Sign up

Create an account and let us know your test preferences.

2

Browse

Browse available swaps and match with other learners.

3

Swap

Perform the swap with the DVSA through our app.

4

Confirm

Receive the official DVSA confirmation instantly!

Step 1 – Sign up

When you sign up, we ask a few questions to help us find you the most relevant driving tests:

  1. Test centres – We need to know your preferred test centres. You can provide up to three centres to search.
  2. Date ranges – We need to know when you want your driving test to be. Most people base this on when they think they will be ready to take the test, and also on other factors such as their instructor's availability. You can also exclude dates from your search range (such as days you are busy).
  3. Time preferences – We also ask you what times you want to take your test. You can filter for early morning (07:00-08:59), morning (09:00-11:59), early afternoon (12:00-13:59), and afternoon (14:00-17:30).

Step 2 – Browse

Once your account is set up, you'll then need to provide your current booking details. Once completed, we'll show you a list of available slots you can send swap requests for.

Example swaps page

How long does it take?

We'll show you available slots instantly. However, once you send a request, the timing depends on how quickly your match responds.

What if there are no matches available?

New swaps come up all the time. We recommend checking every couple of days to see the latest availability.

Step 3 – Swap

Once you both accept, you'll each need to pay the £19.99 match fee. After that, the app will guide you through completing the swap with the DVSA.

How does the swap work?

You will need to call the DVSA to perform the swap. The app allows you to message and call each other so you can coordinate a time to contact the DVSA. Your contact details are always kept private.

What happens on the call?

When you're both ready, start the call from the app and we'll connect you and your match. One of you is transferred to the DVSA to start the swap request. They'll take a few details from each of you on separate calls to confirm your identities. Once both identities and slots are verified, the DVSA will confirm the swap over the phone. You'll also get a confirmation email from the DVSA.

Example match page

Where can I get more information?

Full details on how the swap service works and a comprehensive call guide can be found in our app. We recommend referring there for the most up to date information.

The DVSA has also published useful guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/swapping-your-driving-test-with-another-learner-driver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our service helps you match with other learners who are looking to swap their test with you. This allows you to quickly find a more suitable test, whether if it is an earlier slot, a later slot, or one at a different test centre.

Previously, we were able to search and automatically book cancellations on your behalf. However, due to new regulations, we are no longer able to offer this service.

Trustpilot

Fast Pass has been helping learners with their driving tests since 2024 and has a proven track record of success and trustworthiness.

Most services charge up-front, and once they have your money, they don't have any incentive to find you a booking. We think that's wrong, and that's why we don't charge anything up-front. You only pay us once you find a booking you want. When it comes to refunds, we are the most generous in this space.

We also have a responsive support team that you can contact at any time – either by email or through the chat widget on our site. You can also check out our amazing reviews on Trustpilot here – we're rated 'Excellent' for a reason!

Yes. You need to have an existing booking with the DVSA to use our service. You can't swap a test without having one to offer in the first place.

We charge £19.99 per swap. You need to have an existing booking with the DVSA to use our service.

In most cases, we will refund you the full amount if the swap fails and there was no fault on your part.

Please see our refund policy for more information.

You can view available matches instantly. Whilst there is usually always something available, if there are no matches, we recommend checking every couple of days as new swap requests appear frequently.

We take your privacy seriously – we are GDPR compliant and will never sell your data. More specifically, we will never use your licence number to make unauthorised bookings, like many other services do.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many candidates have been waiting up to 6 months for a driving test at their local test centre.

Yes, we can help at any test centre in the UK. We even allow you to search up to three test centres at once!

We accept online card payments, including Apple Pay, PayPal, and Klarna. All payments are processed with Stripe.

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