Official figures show practical driving test waiting times have dropped to a two-year low, but learner drivers in September still faced an average wait of 19.7 weeks (around five months).

What’s driving the improvement

DVSA says its work to reduce the backlog includes tackling test reselling and bot access. The article notes that changes to the booking system mean only the learner driver can book, change or swap their practical test.

Why it still isn’t fixed everywhere

Even with progress, the BBC reports many areas still see waits around 21 weeks, with examiner capacity highlighted as a continuing pressure point.

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Sources

URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c94g1kvz006ko