#driving-tests

#driving-tests

Plans to cut the wait for a driving test to seven weeks by the end of the year will not be achieved until November 2027, an audit report has found. Only a net 83 more driving test examiners have been hired despite 19 recruitment campaigns since 2021, with the average wait for a practical test now at 22 weeks across Great Britain, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

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More than 38,000 drivers have remained on a learner permit for over 11 years, raising concerns about road safety and driving competency.

Despite the backlog, there is a glimmer of hope for learner drivers. The latest figures indicate a rise in pass rates, suggesting learners may be heeding advice to wait until they are test-ready. Last month's pass rate reached 5...

The DVSA is launching a trial for driving tests, reducing stops and increasing emphasis on high-speed road driving, enhancing realism and modernizing testing methods.