Drink-driving tests declining in England and Wales
The number of roadside drink-driving tests in England and Wales fell from 2023 to 2024, according to new figures. Home Office figures published in the Police Powers and Procedures report […]
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Automatic driving tests to become the norm
The AA Driving School is predicting that automatic driving tests will become the norm, with a third of all driving tests taken in an automatic car in 2026/27. This comes […]
Research backs new driving tests for latent motorists
New research has found that most people believe motorists who have not driven for a while should have to retake their driving tests. According to a survey carried out by […]
Driving test backlog in UK passes 630,000
More than 630,000 learner drivers are still waiting to take their practical driving tests, according to new figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. It has revealed that at […]
Driving test backlog hits historic levels
The driving test backlog has reached historic levels with more more than 600,000 learner drivers in the UK waiting to take their driving tests. This is the largest backlog of […]
Driving test delays addressed with new measures
The government has announced a series of new measures to address long driving test delays. This comes after the BBC revealed that waiting times to book a practical test have reached […]
Driving test backlog tackled by new DVSA rules
The driving test backlog is being addressed by new plans announced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). It has announced that from 8 April the required notice period for […]
Call for tougher driving tests goes out to new government
A motoring industry personalised registration plate business has called on the new government to bring in tougher driving tests to reduce accidents on UK roads. Absolute Reg believes driving tests […]
Experts call for EV update to driving tests
EV experts are urging the DVLA to encourage more UK learner drivers to take lessons and tests in electric cars. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, EV […]
EV driving tests to become the norm
Practical driving tests will soon be conducted almost exclusively in automatic electric cars, according to one electromobility expert.
Driving tests back to pre-pandemic levels
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reported that the number of practical tests have returned to pre-Covid numbers. Comparing practical tests in January to March 2022 with the […]
Are new driving tests easier?
Warranty Direct has analysed over 10 years’ worth of test data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), to reveal the most common reasons people fail their driving tests. […]