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 ...
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- Since March, learners may make only two booking changes before cancellation, including dates, centres or appointment swaps.
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