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fromIndependent
6 months ago

Long-term learner drivers face pressure to take test as county-by-county breakdown shows slashed wait times

More than 38,000 drivers have remained on a learner permit for over 11 years, raising concerns about road safety and driving competency.
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fromIndependent
9 months ago

Geraldine Herbert: Driving test waiting times can be driven down by volunteers in the passenger seat

Pairing learners with experienced drivers increases their chance of passing the driving test.
#driving-tests
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

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

The UK faces a historical driving test backlog, surpassing 600,000 tests booked amid decreased testing numbers.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 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.
Online learning
fromIndependent
10 months ago

'I have not yet found the learner that can drive a car competently in 12 hours' - the true cost of learning to drive in Ireland

Access to cars for practice is crucial for learner drivers.
In rural Ireland, driving represents essential independence.
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