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Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years

The backlog stems from 1.1 million missed tests during Covid-19 and examiner shortages; nearly one in three learners pay up to £500 to resellers, the National Audit Office said.

  • There is a backlog of 1.1 million driving tests not carried out due to COVID-19, with around 360,000 yet to be booked.
  • Learner drivers are paying up to £500 to third parties for tests, nearly 8 times the official £62 fee, due to the delays.
  • The National Audit Office urged authorities to assess support for learners booking tests and boost the examiner workforce to address the delays.
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Driving test backlog will not end until 2027 as learners pay hundreds for tests

The driving test backlog in the UK is not expected to end until November 2027, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found.

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Driving test backlog will not end until 2027 as learners pay £500 for tests

The driving test backlog in the UK is not expected to end until November 2027, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found.

·Oxford, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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