US Edition'I tried booking a driving test in Bristol and ended up 50 miles away'
- On July 23, the Department for Transport directed the DVSA to expand testing capacity, offering enhanced overtime pay and requesting voluntary examiner returns to address delays.
- The National Audit Office launched an inquiry into causes behind widespread test delays and booking strategies, noting 81% of test centres hit the 24-week ceiling as of May 5.
- The Department for Transport concluded a consultation on booking reforms, proposing measures to prevent automated bulk-booking and implementing a 10-day notice rule since April 8.
- Industry voices reflected frustration, with Emma Bush warning `it cannot get much worse` while Loveday Ryder said `DVSA's goal is to make booking a driving test easier and fairer for learner drivers`.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander aimed to reduce waiting times to seven weeks by summer 2026, while Emma Bush noted signs of recovery, keeping industry and learners hopeful.
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Driving test backlog ‘cannot get much worse’
Some 81% of driving test centres in Britain had the maximum possible waiting time of 24 weeks for a test as of May 5.
·London, United Kingdom
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