Learner drivers currently face a waiting time of around six months to take their practical tests anyway, due to a backlog ...

Learner drivers be made to wait as long as six months after passing their theory test to do their practical, effectively ...

Enforcement of road regulations will be updated to "penalise the most dangerous road users". Proposed ways to do this include ...

A MAJOR shake‑up to the driving test system is coming in early 2026 as the DVSA moves to break the backlog of practical test ...

The UK government is planning to introduce a new mandatory driving rule for anyone over the age of 70, as part of the new ...

The current record backlog means that some people are having to resit their theory test in order to apply for a practical one ...

Learner drivers in the UK will need to give more notice if they wish to cancel or reschedule a practical test, as part of measures to reduce the backlog for slots. The Department for Transport (DfT) ...

The UK government has issued an update to learner drivers on their attempts to tackle the record waiting times for practical driving tests. As of last month, the average wait time to undergo the test ...

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The UK Government has pledged to cut waiting times to seven weeks. However, despite promises from Transport Minister Heidi Alexander that action was being taken to “get Britain’s drivers moving” have ...

A learner driver has failed their theory test 128 times, according to a new report. The candidate would have spent about £3,000, findings released by the AA Driving School and based on official ...