Learner motorists can now book practical driving tests but availability is limited. The DVSA reopened its driving test booking service at 8am on Monday September 7, for tests to be taken in the next ...

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A grandfather who spent weeks trying to book a driving test for his grandson says the system is holding young people back from getting jobs. Martin Druce, who lives near Wimborne, Dorset, got up at 05 ...

The Department for Transport has given an update on whatit is doing to try to stop bots booking driving tests and selling to the highest bidder. A massive backlog has been built up - partially by ...

Waiting times for driving tests in North Lincolnshire are the "worst they have ever been", a driving instructor claims. Learner drivers, instructors and the local council say the Driver and Vehicle ...

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.