Driving test pass rate hits 15-year low as demand surges ahead of new restrictions

Female drivers outperform men as provisional licence numbers reach all-time high ahead of new restrictions ...

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

A new ban has come into force, preventing driving instructors from booking tests for their pupils, as average waiting times for a practical examination now exceed 22 weeks. From Tuesday, only learners ...

June 9 reminder to anyone who is about to take a UK driving test

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that one more change to driving tests is set to come into effect ...
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New driving test rules ban bots and instructors from booking tests

Only learner drivers will be allowed to book practical driving tests under new rules introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), in an attempt to reduce wait times. From today (12 ...
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DVSA announces string of major rule changes for new drivers – coming in May and June this year

THE Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed dates in 2026 for significant changes to the practical driving test booking system. The government body, which has come under fire for the ...

5 Common Mistakes People Make On Their Driver's Test

From lane changes and rolling stops to speeding and anxiety, these issues can cause learner drivers to fall foul of examiners — here's our advice.