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DVSA Reviews Examiner Communication Options to Narrow Driving Test Gender Gap

The DVSA is weighing TRL’s advice on asking test-takers for their preferred examiner tone to help narrow the longstanding pass-rate gap.

UK Driving Test Delays Persist at Over 22 Weeks as DVSA Prepares Reforms

Driving Test Delays Remain at Record High as DVSA Ends Bot-Proofing Review

DVSA Resets Seven-Week Target to Summer 2026 as Practical Test Backlog Peaks

July Sees Energy Price Cap Cut, DVSA Test Booking Review and Imminent Car Finance Ruling

Record UK Driving Test Backlog Leads to Proposal of Free First Attempts

UK Driving Test Backlog Reaches Record 631,472 Slots

DVSA launches consultation to tackle bots and high fees in driving test bookings

UK Driving Test System Under Review as Backlog and Slot Resale Issues Persist

DVSA Launches Trial Driving Test Changes to Improve Safety on Rural Roads

UK Driving Test Backlog Target Delayed to Summer 2026

UK Driving Test Backlog Worsens as Bots Exploit Outdated Booking System