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A woman claimed she had to book a driving test 10 hours away as learner drivers are becoming increasingly desperate to book tests, with long waits expected to continue into 2026 and beyond. The latest ...

Students at Clymer Central School are now able to take the test to earn their driver’s learning permits through the Automated Knowledge Testing System. Students are able to take the test with ...

LEARNER drivers are travelling 600 miles to Scotland for tests amid a massive DVSA backlog. A report by the National Audit Office shows average wait times for driving tests hit 22 weeks in September – ...

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Learner drivers from as far away as London and south Wales are booking driving tests in the north of Scotland to try to get around the massive backlogs, a new report has revealed. The National Audit ...

Learner drivers face months of delays booking practical tests because a backlog will not be cleared until November 2027, a watchdog has warned. The National Audit Office (NAO) said there was a backlog ...

For more financial news, go to News24 Business. The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is ditching its paper-based learner’s licence test for a computerised system designed to eliminate corruption and human ...

This follows the long-awaited implementation of a new Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) system. The new digital testing system – which replaces the traditional booklet-based exam – was ...

Surrey’s easiest and toughest driving test centres have been revealed - with learner drivers facing a huge difference in their chances of passing depending on where they take their test. Last year, ...

Learning to drive isn't easy for everyone. In order to begin the process, first you must get a provisional driving licence, then take lessons with a professional instructor before preparing for both ...

A learner driver has failed their theory test 128 times, according to a new report. The candidate would have spent about £3,000, findings released by the AA Driving School, based on official ...