The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that one more change to driving tests is set to come into effect ...

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

The government says the changes are to tackle a backlog of more than 600,000 waiting for a test to be carried out. It comes ...

A new ban has come into force, preventing driving instructors from booking tests for their pupils, as average waiting times for a practical examination now exceed 22 weeks. From Tuesday, only learners ...

British driving test rules have undergone a major change in a bid to reduce the enormous backlog that has built up. More than 600,000 learner drivers have been left waiting for a long time to try to ...

It will change the way learner drivers book their test ...

The new DVSA system change is coming - and millions could be caught out if they are not careful ...

21:47, Sun, May 3, 2026 Updated: 21:57, Sun, May 3, 2026 UK drivers are being made aware of new rules that are set to come into effect later this month. From May 12, there are changes regarding who ...

What learner drivers need to know about changes to driving test booking - As average waiting times for a driving test now exceed 22 weeks, the DVSA has changed its rules to crack down on the driving t ...

THE DVSA has issued major new rules that all learners should be aware of when booking their driving test. Three regulations will come into play from May 12, and will impact instructors too. Please ...

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