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Britons face three month wait for vital driving test as backlogs spill into 2027

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Britons face three month wait for vital driving test as backlogs spill into 2027.

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Analysis of DVSA data obtained through a Freedom of Information request shows the typical waiting period climbed to 13.3 weeks in 2025, a notable increase from 11.4 weeks the previous year.The research, conducted by vehicle retailer Evans Halshaw, examined 321 standard car test centres nationwide, excluding specialist facilities for large goods vehicles.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Scottish town of Arbroath recorded the lengthiest delays in the country, with learners waiting an average of 20.8 weeks from booking to their earliest available test date.

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