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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

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(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)

DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

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Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

Driving examiners announce 10 more days of strikes in March

The PCS Union, which represents civil servants, will stage further strike action in March. (Credit: Getty Images)
The PCS Union, which represents civil servants, will stage further strike action in March. (Credit: Getty Images)

Driving examiners to strike for 10 days throughout March

The most common driving test myths debunked

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waits reach six months

Driving tests cancelled across Britain for Queen’s funeral

382,000 vehicles recalled in 2022: How to check if you are affected

Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car
Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

(Image: Mark Hall/JPI Media)
(Image: Mark Hall/JPI Media)

New driving laws 2022: the changes that will affect every driver

Motorists hit by last-minute delay to driving law changes

Confusion over trailer towing changes

Millions of motorists to be affected by major driving law change

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

MoD examiners to carry out driving tests to ease HGV driver shortage

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)

10,500 foreign workers to get temporary visas to save Christmas from shortages

DVSA trials extra driving tests to cut backlog

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes
DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

Driving test numbers have been restricted since lockdown lifted
Driving test numbers have been restricted since lockdown lifted

Boost for learners as DVSA to add 20,000 extra driving tests per month

(Photo: Shutterstock)
(Photo: Shutterstock)

DVSA sets deadline for learners to rebook on-hold driving tests

Traffic levels are expected to spike on Saturday and Monday
Traffic levels are expected to spike on Saturday and Monday

Bank holiday traffic: 11m extra journeys predicted as drivers warned of delays

The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans
The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans

DVSA to step up roadside safety checks on caravans and trailers

The most common reasons for failing a driving test
The most common reasons for failing a driving test

The top 10 reasons learners fail the driving test

DVSA launches driving test examiner recruitment drive to tackle lockdown backlog

Are driving lessons and tests allowed in Scotland? DVSA rules for practical and ...

Drivers asked for views on DVSA plans to change licence rules

Dozens of theory test centres set to move in major DVSA shake-up

Driving test numbers halved due to Covid-19

Calls for DVSA to allow more weekend driving tests to tackle backlog

Named and shamed: The UK towns and cities with the worst MOT records

Tyres over 10 years old to be banned on these vehicles in bid to improve safety

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

Millions of drivers risking an accident because they don’t carry out this simple...

Driving instructors call for theory test extension as learners struggle to book ...

The theory test changes that should make the exam easier for some learners

Driving test slots are severely limited
Driving test slots are severely limited

How and when to book a driving test

The busiest and quietest driving test centres - easiest place to book a test rev...

Driving tests are not likely to resume at the same time as lessons
Driving tests are not likely to resume at the same time as lessons

When can driving tests restart in Scotland?

DVSA to release 375,000 new driving test slots after website chaos

Driving test website shut down again as 270,000 try to book exam

The most common driving test mistakes and how to avoid them

Driving instructor shortage warning as Covid-19, baby boom and falling tutor num...

More than half of car owners skipped MOT in lockdown

You can take an official mock theory test online.
You can take an official mock theory test online.

Driving theory test online: DVSA offering mock exams for learners

Driving lessons have been on hold since March
Driving lessons have been on hold since March

When driving lessons will restart and why you'll have to rebook your test

Lockdown costs learners £1m in expired theory tests

MOT extension could mean 1 million unsafe cars returning to the roads

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Kemi Badenoch, Secretary of State for Business and Trade

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Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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