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 ...

The UK driving test changed significantly on 12 May 2026, and thousands of learners sitting the test since that date have faced a longer, more demanding independent driving section than anyone who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Changes to the driving test will come into force on 24 November. (Stock image: Getty) (ljubaphoto via Getty Images) Motorists ...

A former driving examiner has shared why practical driving tests appear to be held at “random times.” The big moment all learner drivers work towards is their practical test, often after months of ...

The UK’s driving test is among the most challenging in the world, with the current average pass rate standing at just 45.8%. Learner drivers are given green light for motorway lessons Road tax: what’s ...

Learners must pass the test before they can book a practical exam A LEARNER driver passed their theory test at the 75th attempt spending £1,700 on fees, new figures show. AA Driving School, which ...

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