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Major driving test changes for 2026: New rules will come into force across England, Scotland and Wales
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DVSA driving test backlog update after two rule changes kick in: DVSA confirmation came today
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Surrey Live Aug 20
Learners in England, Scotland and Wales issued new licence update: Some newly qualified drivers may be restricted - here's what you need to know
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DVSA says it is 'frustrating' as new driving test delays unveiled: Half of learners are now facing waits of up to seven months in some places
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/motoring/dvsa-says-frustrating-new-driving-11101502
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
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
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
Everything you need to know as major changes to driving tests announced for 2026: The changes will come into force from March 31
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/motoring/everything-you-need-know-major-33362400
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
Leicestershire Live Dec 26 25
DVSA confirms the big two changes to licence rules in 2026: Important changes are coming and will affect learner drivers on the UK's roads
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/motoring/dvsa-confirms-big-two-changes-10720979
Motoring expert calls for bots buying driving tests to be 'culled': Calls have been made for reform to be made to driving test booking in Bolton after reports of ...
theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25704029.motoring-expert-calls-bots-buying-driving-tests-culled/
The Sentinel Dec 12 25
DVSA unveils new driving test changes for learners from spring 2026: The changes will come into effect next year - here's what you need to know
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvsa-unveils-new-driving-test-10700246
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
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 ...
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Leicestershire Live Sep 16 25
Learner drivers could face new 'minimum' learning period before sitting test: The DVSA has been warned that a significant rise in immigration is contributing to ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/learner-drivers-could-face-new-10502489
Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions: Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.
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Key FactsCPR and Defibrillator Questions Added to Driving Test
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- The UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will include CPR and defibrillator knowledge in the driving theory test.
- This initiative aims to increase survival rates since drivers are often first to encounter cardiac arrest victims.
- Learning materials now teach essential life-saving techniques, including the correct method for chest compressions.
- Research shows that prompt CPR and defibrillator use can raise survival chances to as high as 70%.
We're delighted to be working with the DVSA and other partners to introduce CPR and defibrillator awareness into the driving theory test.— James Cant, chief executive of Resuscitation Council UK, expressed his enthusiasm about the introduction of CPR in the driving test.
DVSA to add CPR and defibrillators to driving theory test: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said learner drivers will have to know how to do CPR ...
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DVSA update on calls to 'extend theory test' pass to three years: Learner drivers complain the pass is expiring before they manage to get a driving test because ...
lancs.live/news/motoring/motoring-news/dvsa-update-calls-extend-theory-31820514
DVSA driving test booking update as 'fast track' May deadline changed: Learner drivers have been left furious at how 'impossible' it is to book tests
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/motoring/dvsa-driving-test-booking-update-10198756
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