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Driving test

Changes have been made to the driving test in a bid to tackle the long waiting times. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Images)

Huge change to driving tests as learners need to wait longer to rebook

(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)
(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)

DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving
Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving

Watch as motorists are caught watching films while driving on motorway

Study reveals the best cars for young drivers to buy in 2023

Driving examiners announce 10 more days of strikes in March

The most common driving test myths debunked

Driving test backlog leading to delays at 9 in 10 test centres

Driving test
Driving test

10 reasons learners fail their driving test revealed

Here are the best places to take your driving test
Here are the best places to take your driving test

Top cities to take your driving test

Driving test backlog will be cleared ‘within months’ claims minister

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waits reach six months

Driving test slots being sold for £200 each as learners face backlog

Britain’s best and worst places for learners to sit their driving test

Pandemic prompts rise in driving test pass rates

Motorists hit by last-minute delay to driving law changes

These driving test centres are reopening their waiting rooms as DVSA eases restr...

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Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.
Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.
Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.

Squeaky bum time already for Humza Yousaf as poll demonstrates challenge ahead

The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.
The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.

The history of April Fool's in Scotland known as Hunt the Gowk Day