Learner drivers in Britain are encountering unprecedented waiting times for practical driving tests, with the average now reaching 20 weeks as per newly analyzed data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This represents a significant rise from 14 weeks last year. The situation is worsened by a nearly doubling of test centres with prolonged wait times, exacerbating the difficulties for those eager to gain their driving licenses. The DVSA aims for a seven-week average by the end of the year, yet very few centres are currently aligned with this goal, reflecting an ongoing backlog crisis.
Learner drivers in Britain are facing record waiting times for practical driving tests, with averages ballooning to 20 weeks by February, a notable increase from the previous year.
The DVSA has set a nationwide average waiting time target of seven weeks by year-end, but only 14 test centres are currently meeting this goal.
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