Driving test backlog major setback as learners pay £500 just to book: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has come under scrutiny in a new report
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Why are there delays to book a driving test in Basingstoke?: Long delays in booking driving tests in Basingstoke have become the new normal ...
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25676772.delays-book-driving-test-basingstoke/

DVSA driving test warning - everything you need to know: People sitting their test soon should be aware that it could get cancelled if they don't follow the ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/motoring/dvsa-driving-test-warning-everything-10690930

More detail on military help for UK driving tests: The government has confirmed that 36 Ministry of Defence driving examiners will be mobilised for one day a ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-detail-on-military-help-for-uk-driving-tests/

Major driving test changes set to be introduced next week as learners warned: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced permanent changes to ...
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An important update for learner drivers 🚘
👉 DVSA make big change to 'vital' manoeuvre on driving tests in the UK
DVSA issues update on driving test waiting times after being urged to reduce them 'below seven weeks'
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Driving test changes coming with more focus on faster and rural roads: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is making a number of adjustments to tests ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/driving-test-changes-coming-more-10662278

A 2023 Freedom Of Information request from revealed 131 complaints of inappropriate or sexual behaviour were made to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ... Show more
Full list of driving tests changes in 2025 with focus on safety: The DVSA is introducing three key changes to the driving test for learners in November to ...
metro.co.uk/2025/11/20/full-list-driving-tests-changes-2025-focus-improved-safety-24759016/

Theory test: Learner driver fails 128 times at cost of £3,000: The theory test was introduced almost 30 years ago to test a learner's knowledge of road rules.
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Major change to ALL driving tests is being rolled out across UK next week...: Officials believe the change will help new drivers build confidence
thesun.co.uk/motors/37372137/driving-test-changes-rolling-out-uk/

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that driving theory tests will change from 2026, with new CPR and defibrillator questions being ... Show more
DVSA issues important warning to anyone learning to drive: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued guidance
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/dvsa-issues-important-warning-anyone-36266779

New measures announced to make learning to drive cheaper in Swindon: The Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, has set out a series of steps to clear the driving ...
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25625647.new-measures-announced-improve-driving-test-backlog/

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to drivers about the correct use of fog lights as we enter into the winter months
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Learner driver test waiting times to be reduced with miltary help: Due to a significant backlog, the average waiting time for a driving test is approximately 22 ...
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/learner-driver-update-new-dvsa-10639911

DVSA issues warning to driver's theory tests could be cancelled: Failing to bring an up-to-date provisional licence can cause your test to be cancelled
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/dvsa-issues-warning-drivers-theory-32854294

Are car headlights too bright?: 82% of UK drivers concerned about being ‘dazzled’ as LED bulbs become more common.
theweek.com/transport/are-car-headlights-are-too-bright

DVSA 'steps up surveillance' as new warning issued: It comes as new research was published on Wednesday
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvsa-steps-up-surveillance-new-36194171

Drivers face glare from brighter headlights in new study: A new Government-commissioned study has found that brighter vehicle headlights are more likely to cause ...
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/25598061.drivers-face-glare-brighter-headlights-new-study/

Brighter headlights more likely to cause glare for drivers, study finds: Consultancy TRL, which conducted the research, said it shows vehicle lighting is a ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/rac-driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency-department-for-transport-b1256538.html

Prince Andrew drops his Duke of York number plates from new £115,000 SUV: Prince Andrew appears to have given up the personalised Duke of York registration plate ...
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/prince-andrew-drops-duke-york-plates-new-115-000-suv-24555421/

DVSA issues Friday 'don't wait' message to all drivers: It has taken Halloween as an opportunity to highlight some horrors
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DVSA issues new alert to all drivers with 'don't wait' message and £1,000 fine: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to all ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dvsa-issues-new-alert-drivers-36161640

Manual cars could disappear from UK roads 'within years': DVSA reports that in 2012/13, just 6.1 per cent of all driving tests were taken in automatics.
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/manual-cars-could-disappear-uk-32614243

Seven taxi vehicles suspended in York police crackdown: Seven taxis were suspended in York during a police crackdown on vehicles travelling into the city.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/25539668.seven-taxi-vehicles-suspended-york-police-crackdown/

Police operation to ‘make our roads safer’ carried out at Hartshead Moor services
dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/crime/police-operation-to-make-our-roads-safer-carried-out-at-hartshead-moor-services-5345045

Your dirty car could result in you getting a £1,000 fine: Maintaining a clean car can help to keep other road users safe - and save you from being given a huge ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/dirty-windscreen-mot-fail-rule-10557598

One in four UK driving tests taken in automatic cars: The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.
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Driving test backlog is partly caused by immigration, officials tell minister: DVSA officials discussed how ‘immigration demand from non-EU countries had ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/dvsa-heidi-alexander-government-steve-gooding-driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency-b1247622.html

PCN parking fines: drivers warned over rise in text scams: Councils across the UK are issuing alerts to residents about the latest SMS con now gaining traction
theguardian.com/money/2025/sep/07/pcn-parking-fines-text-scams-sms

Learner drivers will soon be tested on CPR skills in theory update: Learner drivers will soon have to prove the know CPR as part of the DVSA change to the theory ...
metro.co.uk/2025/08/13/learner-drivers-will-soon-tested-cpr-skills-theory-update-23891934/

‘It’s wild’: how the cost of learning to drive in the UK is accelerating: From rising prices for lessons to insurance cover, we break down the hefty charges ...
theguardian.com/money/2025/may/03/how-the-cost-of-learning-to-drive-in-the-uk-is-accelerating

Isle of Wight driving instructor drove illegally and refused refunds: The former instructor has come under fire for abruptly 'retiring' without refunding his ...
countypress.co.uk/news/25059308.driving-instructor-drove-illegally-refused-refunds/

The changes will come into place in January 🚙
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