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Why learner drivers are still waiting months for practical tests

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The Independent UK · Sep 9

Learner drivers still facing 20-week wait to book practical test

While the number of tests taken have reached a record-high, waiting times remain “too long” for some

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Driverless taxi rollout delayed in London after regulatory hurdles

Transport for London said it will publish its guidance on the vehicles ‘shortly’

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Hundreds of ‘dodgy’ driving tests cancelled days after major rule change

The DVSA also said its work has led to 17 test reselling apps being removed from major app stores.

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Learner drivers waiting until they are ready for driving test as pass rate soars

The Government has tightened rules around driving test bookings in a bid to cut the backlog

The Independent UK · Jun 10

UK tightens driving test booking rules after thousands miss appointments

Britain's driving test system is undergoing significant reforms to combat no-shows, booking abuse, and record waiting times. New rules, effective June 9, restrict appointment changes to nearby test centers and allow only learners to book or modify tests, aiming to ensure slots reach genuine candidates and reduce exploitation.

The Times of India · Jun 9

What learner drivers need to know about changes to driving test booking

As average waiting times for a driving test now exceed 22 weeks, the DVSA has changed its rules to crack down on the driving test scarcity

The Independent UK · May 12

What are the new driving test booking rules aimed to curb scandalous profiteering?

From Tuesday, driving tests can only be booked and managed by learners

Evening Standard · May 12

Major shake up as new practical driving test booking rules come into force amid record waiting times

Average waiting times for a practical driving test in England is now over 22 weeks

The Independent UK · May 11

'Exploring remote testing': DVSA may tackle huge backlog of learner driver theory test with home-based option

DVSA explores remote theory testing and digital systems while maintaining strict test centre requirements amid ongoing backlog and fraud concerns.

TechRadar · Apr 15