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Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

Changes have been made to the driving test in a bid to tackle the long waiting times. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Images)

Huge change to driving tests as learners need to wait longer to rebook

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

The PCS Union, which represents civil servants, will stage further strike action in March. (Credit: Getty Images)

Driving examiners to strike for 10 days throughout March

The most common driving test myths debunked

Team members from Driving Solution

Education and training award for Northampton-based driving school

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waits reach six months

Driving tests cancelled across Britain for Queen’s funeral

382,000 vehicles recalled in 2022: How to check if you are affected

Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

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New driving laws 2022: the changes that will affect every driver
Changes to legislation on phones, parking and protecting other road users due to come into force in the coming year

Motorists hit by last-minute delay to driving law changes

Millions of motorists to be affected by major driving law change

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

MoD examiners to carry out driving tests to ease HGV driver shortage

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)

10,500 foreign workers to get temporary visas to save Christmas from shortages

DVSA trials extra driving tests to cut backlog

DVSA to recruit more test examiners to tackle lorry driver shortage

Learners are still facing long waits for driving tests

DVSA launches second recruitment effort for driving test examiners to tackle bac...

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

Driving test numbers have been restricted since lockdown lifted

Boost for learners as DVSA to add 20,000 extra driving tests per month
More appointments opened up to help tackle huge waiting lists

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DVSA sets deadline for learners to rebook on-hold driving tests

Traffic levels are expected to spike on Saturday and Monday

Bank holiday traffic: 11m extra journeys predicted as drivers warned of delays

The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans

DVSA to step up roadside safety checks on caravans and trailers

The most common reasons for failing a driving test

The top 10 reasons learners fail the driving test

Driving tests resume from 22 April in England and Wales

Calls for DVSA to release more driving test slots as practical exams restart

Driving tests and lessons are set to resume this month (Getty Images)

Driving lessons and tests to resume this month confirms DVSA - here's when they ...

DVSA indicates new April start date for driving tests and lessons in England

When will driving tests resume in 2021? DVSA update on when theory and practical...

DVSA launches driving test examiner recruitment drive to tackle lockdown backlog

DVSA confirms it is cancelling more driving tests as lockdown continues

Are driving tests allowed in England? DVSA rules on tests and lessons during lat...

Drivers asked for views on DVSA plans to change licence rules

DVSA to introduce mobile driving test service for emergency workers

Dozens of theory test centres set to move in major DVSA shake-up

Driving test numbers halved due to Covid-19

Calls for DVSA to allow more weekend driving tests to tackle backlog

Named and shamed: The UK towns and cities with the worst MOT records

Tyres over 10 years old to be banned on these vehicles in bid to improve safety

Calls to treat driving lessons as ‘essential service’ as instruction suspended

Driving lessons and tests suspended as new lockdown looms

These driving test centres are reopening their waiting rooms as DVSA eases restr...

How to check your car’s MOT status and what to do when it runs out

Millions of drivers risking an accident because they don’t carry out this simple...

Driving instructors call for theory test extension as learners struggle to book ...

The theory test changes that should make the exam easier for some learners

The busiest and quietest driving test centres - easiest place to book a test rev...

DVSA to release 375,000 new driving test slots after website chaos

Driving test website shut down again as 270,000 try to book exam