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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish citizens travelling to Georgia to obtain a fast-track driving licence in loophole

Irish citizens once obtained driving licenses quickly in Georgia, a process now defunct.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

More driving test centres and longer hours for testing announced to help tackle backlog of 100,000 people

RSA's new plan aims to reduce driving test wait times from 27 weeks to 10 weeks by September through expanded capacity and training.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Driving test backlog reaches record high as over 600,000 wait for tests

Despite the backlog, there is a glimmer of hope for learner drivers. The latest figures indicate a rise in pass rates, suggesting learners may be heeding advice to wait until they are test-ready. Last month's pass rate reached 5...
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New driving test changes come into force in DVSA plan to save lives

The DVSA is launching a trial for driving tests, reducing stops and increasing emphasis on high-speed road driving, enhancing realism and modernizing testing methods.
UK news
#uk-government
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK news

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

The UK government aims to reduce driving test waiting times from over five months to seven weeks by summer 2026.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Major rule change for anyone booking a driving test in bid to cut backlog

The UK is implementing new cancellation policies for driving tests to reduce waiting times and improve overall system efficiency.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Driving test centres with lowest pass rates in UK revealed

The driving test centres in Britain face record high waiting times and varying pass rates, with some centers showing significantly lower success rates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Changes to driving test rules as learners hit by record waiting time

Learner drivers in Britain are facing record waiting times for practical driving tests, with averages ballooning to 20 weeks by February, a notable increase from the previous year.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Sidcup and Erith among highest wait times for driving tests in London

Sidcup and Erith have some of the longest driving test wait times in London, averaging 17.48 and 16.2 weeks respectively.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

DVSA confirms major new rule for driving tests in 2025

Beginning April 8, 2024, learner drivers in the UK must notify the DVSA of changes or cancellations to their driving tests at least 10 working days in advance, improving appointment accessibility.
UK news
London politics
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

The London areas with the shortest (and longest) driving test wait times

Driving test wait times in London have increased significantly, averaging around 15.75 weeks, due to backlogs from the pandemic and labor strikes.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Revealed: Dublin driving test centre with the longest waiting list in the country

Driving test waiting times in Tallaght average 27 weeks, significantly exceeding the RSA's target of 10 weeks, affecting learner drivers immensely.
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