US EditionDriving test waiting times hit record high in Britain
- Driving test waiting times in Britain have reached a record high of 20 weeks in February 2025, significantly increasing from 14 weeks a year earlier, according to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency figures obtained by AA Driving School.
- The number of test centres with maximum waiting times nearly doubled from 94 to 183 over the past year, causing challenges for learner drivers nationwide.
- The Department for Transport announced measures including a campaign to recruit 450 new driving examiners to help address the backlog, aiming to reduce waiting times significantly by December 2025.
- Emma Bush, managing director of AA Driving School, expressed support for the DVSA's goal to achieve an average waiting time of seven weeks by December 2025, emphasizing the need for effective measures.
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