Britain's ever-growing backlog of learners waiting to sit their driving test has now surpassed 600,000 - the record longest queue ever formed, new statistics show. Some 603,352 future practical ...

The proposed measures include a lower drink-driving limit in England and Wales and a minimum of six months in between theory and practical tests.

But Catherine, from Bristol, is waiting to take her driving test and says the proposed rule seems "condescending" towards ...

Learner drivers in England and Wales could face a minimum learning period of up to six months before sitting their practical ...

The shift is to help create a more realistic driving experience FROM today, the DVSA is making changes to the driving test in Great Britain. The agency is rolling out four subtle tweaks to the ...

Learner drivers could soon face a mandatory minimum period behind the wheel before being allowed to take their practical test ...

The UK government is planning to introduce a new mandatory driving rule for anyone over the age of 70, as part of the new ...

10:25, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 Updated: 11:18, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 The UK government has issued an update to learner drivers on their attempts to tackle the record waiting times for practical driving tests.

The government is consulting on plans to make those hoping to gain a driving licence wait up to six months before being able ...