Driving tests: Hundreds of examiners to be recruited to cut 'sky-high' wait times

Published On Dec 18, 2024, 3:37 PM

The UK government is launching a recruitment drive for 450 driving examiners to significantly reduce the long wait times for driving tests, which have been criticized as excessively lengthy. Current wait times can extend to six months, prompting discontent among learner drivers and instructors. The plan aims to cut wait times to an average of seven weeks by December 2025, alongside measures to regulate the booking system and protect learners from exploitative practices by third-party booking websites. However, many driving instructors express skepticism about the effectiveness of these changes.