Driving test
Driving test appointments being sold for almost £200 on black market
Driving test appointments being sold for almost £200 on black market
Record driving-test wait times have led to scammers charging huge sums of money for early tests, as well as availability alerts
Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes
Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes
Instructors report being fully-booked for two to six months, on top of delays getting driving test dates
Practical driving test tips: how to prepare and pass
Practical driving test tips: how to prepare and pass
Are you ready for your practical driving test? Prepare for the big day with our guide and top tips for passing.
Learner drivers left frustrated with “unacceptable” driving test wait times
Learner drivers left frustrated with “unacceptable” driving test wait times
New data shows average wait times of as long as 14 weeks face new drivers booking tests across the UK
Never-ending backlog predicted as 5m learner drivers fight for 1.8m driving test slots in 2024
Never-ending backlog predicted as 5m learner drivers fight for 1.8m driving test slots in 2024
Without an increase in driving test capacity learner drivers face more long waits for test slots, and there’s no end to the delays in sight
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?
Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?
Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?
It’s easy to fall foul of box junction rules: here’s how they work and how to avoid being fined
Driving test bookings: huge waiting lists play into the hands of fraudsters
Driving test bookings: huge waiting lists play into the hands of fraudsters
Crooks and chancers are making a packet out of the failing UK driving test system, and its learner drivers who are paying the price
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations
What is a clearway? Urban clearways, clearways and red routes explained
What is a clearway? Urban clearways, clearways and red routes explained
If you’re unsure of the difference between a clearway, an urban clearway and a red route, you’ve come to the right place.
Advanced driving courses and tests: prices, insurance and safety benefits explained
Advanced driving courses and tests: prices, insurance and safety benefits explained
Getting additional driver training beyond the usual lessons is a great idea for a host of reasons. That’s where advanced driving courses come in.
Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox
Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox
With more drivers learning in autos and electric cars, the DVSA is looking to update the driving test so people can still drive manuals in future
Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019
Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019
New figures show 11,125 drivers lost their licences in 2019, with insurance-related offences causing almost half of bans
Driving tests of the world
Driving tests of the world
We compare driving tests from around the world to find the simplest and toughest places you can learn to drive