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 National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Britain's ever-growing backlog of learners waiting to sit their driving test has now surpassed 600,000 - the record longest queue ever formed, new statistics show. Some 603,352 future practical ...

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

You've sat your theory test and passed - well done. Now, it's on to the next stage - your practical test. When you're sitting behind the wheel with an examiner in the passenger seat, they will be ...

"Remember, research shows that, on average, it takes people 45 hours of driving lessons with a driving instructor plus 22 ...

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 ...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a caution to all learner drivers. The agency, via their website and an email dispatched to individuals who have passed their theory test, has ...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed the top ten reasons learner drivers fail their driving tests.

12:29, Mon, Dec 8, 2025 Updated: 12:30, Mon, Dec 8, 2025 The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to all learner drivers, emphasising the importance of being fully prepared ...