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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced a significant change that will benefit thousands of motorists awaiting their test passes. In an effort to reduce massive backlogs, the DVSA has increased the number of driving test slots. ‌

It was revealed earlier this year that British learner drivers were being forced to wait an average of more than five months to sit their driving test , with figures showing an increase in waiting times for practical tests. ‌

According to figures from the DVSA, the average waiting time across all test centres in July was 22.3 weeks, up from 14 weeks in February 2024. Figures show 668,128 people had a practical driving test booked in Britain at the end of September, up from 579,138 a year earlier, reports Birmingham Live. ‌

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