A new ban has come into force, preventing driving instructors from booking tests for their pupils, as average waiting times for a practical examination now exceed 22 weeks. From Tuesday, only learners ...

The UK driving test changed significantly on 12 May 2026, and thousands of learners sitting the test since that date have faced a longer, more demanding independent driving section than anyone who ...

Learner drivers in England and Wales could face a minimum period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests. The measure, which will be subject to consultation, is part of ...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it may soon stop instructors from reserving or swapping tests on behalf of learners. The move is being considered in response to a record ...

During your driving test, you are always told to ‘expect the unexpected’. Now in a bid to clear the huge waiting list for the big day, some pretty fundamental tweaks to the test have been announced.

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