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Surrey Live Nov 23 25
DVSA fault guidance to learner drivers and little-known rule: Learner drivers may be unaware of the rule, which the DVSA have explained
getsurrey.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/dvsa-fault-guidance-learner-drivers-32903936
DVSA explains '16th' fault driving test rule: Learner drivers may be unaware of the rule, which the DVSA have explained
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/motoring/dvsa-explains-16th-fault-driving-10655506
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DVSA driving test backlog update after two rule changes kick in: DVSA confirmation came today
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/dvsa-driving-test-backlog-update-34761963
New MOT rules come into force for four types of vehicles today: Drivers will need to make sure they display a special sticker
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mot-new-rules-october-2026-headlights-dvsa-vehicles-b3066416.html
DVSA cancels 450 driving tests as learners warned amid rule changes: The DVSA has warned learner drivers to read up on the rules before booking a test
mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/dvsa-cancels-450-driving-tests-37287305
New DVSA driving rules for learner drivers come into force: From May 12, 2026, learner drivers must book their own driving tests as the DVSA confirms instructors ...
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/motors/new-dvsa-driving-rules-learner-33930863
DVSA confirms £75 charge for drivers over 'evening and weekend' rule: From Tuesday, May 12, only learner drivers can book and manage their own ...
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/dvsa-confirms-75-charge-drivers-33933175
Key FactsNew UK driving-test rules take effect in stages
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
- Since 12 May, only learners may book and manage car tests; instructors may no longer do this for them.
- Since March, learners may make only two booking changes before cancellation, including dates, centres or appointment swaps.
- From 9 June, learners may move tests only to one of their three nearest centres; motorcycles and Northern Ireland are excluded.
- The government reported 642,000 learners with future bookings at the end of October; the National Audit Office found a 22-week wait.
Learner drivers warned of May 12 rule change affecting tests: People should read up on the changes asap
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/learner-drivers-warned-12-2026-33903761
Major changes for booking driving tests introduced from March 31: You can book your driving test when you've passed your theory test
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/major-changes-booking-driving-tests-33688240
DVSA announces major rule changes for new drivers being introduced from May: The changes outlined below follow mounting anger over so-called ‘test resellers’ ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/dvsa-announces-major-rule-changes-33621083
Yorkshire Live Feb 22
DVSA warns learner drivers 'check' before booking lessons: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued fresh advice
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvsa-warns-learner-drivers-check-33456705
Major rule change for learners on March 31 as expert says 'plan ahead'
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/learners-told-more-important-ever-33360612
Grimsby Live Jan 27
DVSA explains top reason for driving test failures: The UK Government has listed 10 common faults that cause people to fail their driving test - and how to avoid ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvsa-explains-top-reason-driving-10778048
Make Your Day Dec 28 25
Top ten reasons for DVSA driving test failures revealed: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed the top ten reasons learner drivers fail ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25725587.top-ten-reasons-dvsa-driving-test-failures-revealed/
Why the driving test backlog is in deadlock: The DVSA has failed to meet its 2025 waiting time targets, leaving learner drivers stalled for months
theweek.com/transport/driving-test-backlog
BBC Dec 17 25
Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027: The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlkg11d5gxo
Yorkshire Live Dec 17 25
Huge blow for learner drivers in new NAO update: The National Audit Office has issued a report into the matter
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/huge-blow-learner-drivers-new-33069140
North Wales Live Nov 12 25
Learner driver update as new DVSA changes set to cut test waiting times: Due to a significant backlog, the average waiting time for a driving test is ...
dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/learner-driver-update-new-dvsa-32859411
Devon Live Oct 08 25
New DVSA driving test backlog update issued: Officials have urged learners not to book a test until they are confident they will pass
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/new-dvsa-driving-test-backlog-10558021
Citroen C3 drivers told ‘stop driving’ due to airbag fault: Owners of several Citroen models have been ordered to stop driving their cars over a potentially ...
theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25257988.citroen-c3-drivers-told-stop-driving-due-airbag-fault/
DVSA debunks driving test myths including 'automatic fail' for common mistake: The driving test agency has dispelled some of the most 'common ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/dvsa-debunks-biggest-driving-test-31726444
Three key driving test changes coming into force today: The DVSA has confirmed the changes from today (May 6) and has said that learners who have a test booked ...
nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/three-key-driving-test-changes-10163715
Key FactsMajor Driving Test Changes Begin Nationwide Trial
May 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chroniclelive.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chroniclelive.co.uk
- A three-month trial begins today at 20 driving test centres, including Middlesbrough as the sole participant in the North East.
- The number of required stops during the test is reduced from four to three to allow more driving on higher-speed roads.
- Emergency stops are less frequent, dropping from one in three tests to one in seven, to increase time spent on riskier roads.
- Independent driving time using sat nav is extended from 20 minutes to the full test duration to better reflect real driving.
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