fromIndependent5 days agoLong-term learner drivers face pressure to take test as county-by-county breakdown shows slashed wait timesMore than 38,000 drivers have remained on a learner permit for over 11 years, raising concerns about road safety and driving competency.US politics
UK newsfromIndependent2 months agoGeraldine Herbert: Driving test waiting times can be driven down by volunteers in the passenger seatPairing learners with experienced drivers increases their chance of passing the driving test.
fromwww.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsDriving test backlog reaches record high as over 600,000 wait for testsThe UK faces a historical driving test backlog, surpassing 600,000 tests booked amid decreased testing numbers.
fromwww.bbc.com4 months agoUK news10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlogThe UK government aims to reduce driving test waiting times from over five months to seven weeks by summer 2026.
fromwww.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsDriving test backlog reaches record high as over 600,000 wait for tests
Online learningfromIndependent3 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 IrelandAccess to cars for practice is crucial for learner drivers.In rural Ireland, driving represents essential independence.
