The backlog of driving tests grew after the covid-19 lockdown [Getty Images] Only learner drivers will be able to book driving tests in plans aimed at reducing long waiting lists and preventing slots ...

UK driving test changes 2025: Learner-only bookings, bot bans, and MoD examiners tackle 668k backlog In the midst of surging UK driving test changes in 2025, learner driver backlog reaches 668,000 ...

When Evan Castleton failed his driving test in May 2023, he was determined to try again ‘as soon as possible’. Like millions of learner drivers today, however, that wasn’t quite soon enough. ‘When I ...

Learner drivers say they are facing queues of 23,000 people while trying to book their practical driving tests. The bookings system, which is run by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), faces ...

Only learner drivers will be able to book driving tests in plans aimed at reducing long waiting lists and preventing slots being sold at inflated prices. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said ...