A father-of-three faces a four-month wait for a new driving test after his 285-mile journey was wasted. The test was cancelled because of 'a few raindrops' on the passenger seat. Read his full story.
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait after his 285-mile trip for a driving test was cancelled due to a damp passenger seat. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Jacob Carroll's driving test was cancelled before he even started because of raindrops on the passenger seat. He had driven 285 miles to Scarborough for the test. Read his story.
Jacob Carroll's 285-mile trip to take his driving test ended before it began when the examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Discover the full story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted after an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted when an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Driving experts reveal the five biggest mistakes drivers make in snow and ice, including a common windscreen error. Stay safe this winter with these essential tips.
Major changes for UK drivers start today, Jan 1 2026, including new CPR theory test questions, rising congestion charges, and future licence eye tests. Stay informed.
The village of Miskin in Glamorgan is being swamped by learner drivers from across the UK, drawn by its test route reputation. Locals describe 'hell' as roads become congested. Read the full story.
Motorists face fines up to £1,000 for breaking key winter driving rules as a massive blizzard is forecast to sweep across the UK in early January. Stay safe and legal.
A social media experiment reveals how easily two pints of lager can exceed the legal alcohol limit for driving. Learn the facts and risks to stay safe on UK roads.
UK learner drivers face a 22-week average wait for tests, with a backlog of 638,000. Many are travelling hundreds of miles to secure a slot. Read the DVSA's plan to fix the crisis.
Learner drivers are travelling hundreds of miles for tests as waiting lists hit 22 weeks. Discover the human impact and government plans to tackle the crisis.
UK motorists are urged to dramatically increase stopping distances as a New Year snow blizzard approaches. Experts warn of tenfold longer stops to prevent accidents.
Learner drivers are being scammed on TikTok and Instagram by fake accounts selling test slots and certificates. We reveal the red flags and what the DVSA is doing.
Learners pay up to £500 to automated bookers as driving test backlog persists. The DVSA's target for 7-week waits is now delayed until 2027. Read the full NAO report findings.
Motoring experts warn UK drivers of hefty fines up to £10,000 for rain-related offences like speeding and splashing pedestrians. Learn how to stay safe and avoid penalties this winter.
The DVSA warns learner drivers their theory test will be cancelled without a valid provisional licence. Avoid losing your £23 fee with this essential checklist.
Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.
Ministers urged to investigate claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, exploiting learners and worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
MPs demand investigation into claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Drivers with specific sleep disorders like sleep apnoea or narcolepsy must inform the DVLA or face a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you are affected.
New research reveals nearly a quarter of 18-30 year olds can't drive, with many citing expensive lessons and fear of tests. Discover how this impacts their freedom and social lives.
New UK driving test rules now require longer practice on faster roads to improve safety. Learn how these changes impact learner drivers and tackle the test backlog.
Learner drivers, discover the DVSA's crucial '16th fault rule' and the three types of faults that can make or break your practical driving test. Pass your test with confidence.
An optometrist issues a stark warning to UK drivers with vision problems. New survey reveals shocking stats on driving with poor eyesight, especially in winter. Find out the one thing you must avoid.
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
The DVSA warns learner drivers could automatically fail driving tests for a simple seatbelt mistake. Discover the crucial error and how to avoid it.
New data reveals the extreme lengths learners go to pass the UK driving theory test, with one person attempting it 128 times. Discover the toughest questions and why the pass rate is falling.
The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests and enlists military examiners to tackle the severe 668,000-learner backlog. Find out how the new rules affect you.