Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks. Learner drivers have to wait an average 20 weeks before booking a practical test, according to new figures, despite attempts to reduce delays. The data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for August is only a marginal improvement from an 20.2 weeks in July [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests Sep 9, 2026

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