Learner drivers currently face a waiting time of around six months to take their practical tests anyway, due to a backlog ...

Learner drivers could face a six-month waiting period before being able to take their tests in new plans from the Government ...

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 ...

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

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.

The UK Government has pledged to cut waiting times to seven weeks. However, despite promises from Transport Minister Heidi ...

Waiting times for driving tests seem to take forever, with many complaining that their test date is far away or they cannot book one. In order to book your test, you'll need to have passed your theory ...