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 ...

There have been calls for the infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon to “take control”, after the reopening of practical driving test bookings was beset by technical issues on Monday. The resumption ...

The new measure is being introduced to stop people using 'bots' to snap up driving test slots as soon as they become available, to then sell on for profit ...

10:58, Tue, May 12, 2026 Updated: 11:17, Tue, May 12, 2026 Major changes to the way driving tests are booked have been introduced in a bid to tackle a backlog which has left some learners waiting ...

From 9 June 2026, learner drivers in England, Scotland and Wales will face a new restriction when trying to reschedule their practical driving test. Under rules being introduced by the Driver and ...

Only learner drivers will be allowed to book practical driving tests under new rules introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), in an attempt to reduce wait times. From today (12 ...

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THE Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed dates in 2026 for significant changes to the practical driving test booking system. The government body, which has come under fire for the ...