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.
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.
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.
An amber weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding is in force across parts of Wales and England. Homes and businesses face disruption. Stay safe and avoid travel.
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.
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.
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.
The Met Office has issued a new 12-hour yellow weather warning for ice as a severe cold snap hits the UK. Drivers urged to take extreme caution on treacherous roads.
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.
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
Military driving examiners deployed to deliver 6,500 extra tests annually. New rules target third-party bots reselling appointments. Learn how this affects learner drivers across the UK.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the UK's most extraordinary driving test mishaps, featuring panicked candidates who confused garden gnomes for children and even claimed ghostly interference.
Drivers across the UK are being urged to perform a crucial 20p tyre test as freezing conditions set in. The DVSA reveals how this simple check could prevent accidents and keep you safe on icy roads.
UK learner drivers face unprecedented delays with waiting times stretching to 18 months, forcing many to travel hundreds of miles and pay premium prices for last-minute test slots.
Drivers across Britain are being alerted about common dashboard warning lights that could lead to massive fines and invalidated insurance if ignored. The DVSA reveals which lights demand immediate attention.
Major vehicle recall affects popular Ford models including Kuga, Focus and Fiesta over potential electrical faults and fire risks. Full details and what owners need to do.
Major safety overhaul targets blinding LED headlights as government responds to growing safety concerns. New testing standards could transform night driving for millions.
Major overhaul of MOT certification system targets fraudulent garages with digital verification. Here's how it affects every motorist in Britain.