Government to use military driving examiners to cut driving test backlog

Military Driving Examiners Deployed to Public Test Centres to Cut Backlog

Military driving examiners are to be mobilised to cut the test backlog for civilians, the Government has announced. Up to 6,500 more tests will be made available over the next year at locations with the highest demand, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Thirty-six defence driving examiners (DDEs) will conduct public tests one day a week for 12 months. DDEs are civil servants at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) who usually test service personn…

Military examiners to help cut UK driving test backlog

The government has announced that military driving examiners will help deliver up to 6,500 extra driving tests across England over the next year, in a joint initiative between the Department for Transport and the Ministry of Defence. Under the plan, 36 defence driving examiners, who normally test military personnel on vehicles ranging from cars to armoured carriers, will conduct civilian driving tests one day a week for 12 months. The initiative…

Driving test rule changes - what you need to know

Major changes to the way we book driving tests are on the way

Government to use military driving examiners to cut driving test backlog

The Department for Transport (DfT) claims there will be up to 6,500 more tests available over the next year as it seeks to cut waiting lists.

Major driving test changes announced to reduce test waiting times for learners

The DVSA has shared some changes it's implementing that mean you may not have to wait as long to get your test booked in

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 approximately 22 weeks