Driving test waiting times fall to lowest level since 2024
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Driving test waiting times fall to lowest level since 2024

1 hour ago · Originally published 17 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: DVSA shares crucial good news update for learner drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has reported that average waiting times for practical driving tests have dropped to 19.7 weeks, the lowest figure since November 2024. With a record number of tests conducted over the past year, the update signals a steady reduction in the backlog that has affected learner drivers across the country.
Source: Chronicle Live National
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