Three DVSA rule changes confirmed ‘for early 2026’ and what they mean for learners

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 ...
Daily Record

New figures confirm Livingston learner drivers face 24 weeks for practical driving test

New figures confirmed that learner drivers in Livingston are facing the maximum waiting time of 24 weeks for a practical ...

Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027

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

Driving Test Slot Booking Overhaul: New Rules Aim to Stop Bots and Cut 21-Week Wait Times

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 ...
Daily Express

DVSA issues update on tackling driving test backlog as average wait is 22 weeks

10:25, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 Updated: 11:18, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 The UK government has issued an update to learner drivers on their attempts to tackle the record waiting times for practical driving tests.