DVSA's 16th Fault Rule for Learner Drivers Explained
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.
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UK Driving Test Changes Start November 24 2025
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.
DVSA: Learner drivers could fail test over simple error
The DVSA warns learner drivers could automatically fail driving tests for a simple seatbelt mistake. Discover the crucial error and how to avoid it.
Learner fails driving theory test 128 times
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.
Top Cop's 5 Essential Tips for New UK Drivers
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
Driving test overhaul: Bots banned, military called in
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.
Military Help to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times
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.
Army examiners join fight against driving test backlog
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.
Britain's 20 Most Bizarre Driving Test Fails Uncovered
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.
Driving test crisis: 18-month waits force learners to travel
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.
UK Driving Test Postcode Lottery Revealed
Exclusive DVSA data uncovers shocking regional disparities in driving test pass rates across Britain, with some test centres seeing nearly 70% failure rates while others boast 60% success.
Learner driver charged after fatal California crash
A 17-year-old learner driver has been charged with multiple offences following a devastating crash in Marin County, California, that claimed one life and left another injured. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about road safety and young
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
Driving instructor warning signs every learner should know
Expert reveals the red flags that indicate your driving instructor might be taking advantage of you - and what you can do about it.
Driving test delays fuel scam epidemic targeting learners
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's driving test backlog crisis, charging desperate learners hundreds of pounds for phantom test slots and fake cancellations.
Major UK Driving Test Changes Confirmed by DVSA
The DVSA has announced revolutionary changes to driving tests across Britain, including extended practice periods and new supervision requirements that could transform how new drivers learn.
UK creates 50,000 new driving test slots monthly to clear backlog
The UK government launches emergency measures to create 50,000 additional driving test appointments monthly, aiming to clear the growing backlog of learner drivers waiting for their practical exams.
UK Driving Test Backlog: Learners Face 6-Month Waits
Massive driving test backlog leaves thousands of learners stranded as waiting times hit unprecedented levels across Britain, with some areas seeing delays of over six months.
Driving test backlog hits 538,000 with 18-week waits
New data reveals the UK's driving test crisis is worsening, with average waits hitting 18 weeks and over half a million learners stuck in the queue. Discover which test centres face the worst delays.
Driving lesson costs accelerate by 30% in UK
Aspiring drivers across Britain face a financial roadblock as driving lesson prices surge by nearly a third in just two years, with average costs now reaching £35 per hour amid intense demand and instructor shortages.
Learner driver's baby-on-board police chase hits 140km/h
A 25-year-old learner driver led police on a terrifying high-speed chase through Central Coast with an infant in the car, reaching speeds of 140km/h before being arrested and charged with multiple offences.
Sinner claims China Open title over Tien
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner captures his first championship since Wimbledon with a dominant straight-sets win against American qualifier Learner Tien in Beijing.
DVSA Warning: Fake Driving Instructor Scams Target Learners
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated scams targeting learner drivers. Learn the red flags and official checks to protect yourself from unqualified instructors.
Gen Z's Driving Anxiety: Fear of Parking & Petrol Pumps
A startling new study reveals a growing driving anxiety epidemic among young Brits. Gen Z drivers are confessing to avoiding basic manoeuvres like parallel parking and refuelling due to a crippling lack of confidence. Is the digital age creating a generat
UK's 5 Riskiest Areas for Older Drivers Revealed
Exclusive research uncovers the British areas where mature motorists face the greatest danger on the roads, with Westminster emerging as the most perilous location.
Instructor Sets 201 MPH World Record in Learner Car
A UK driving instructor has set a jaw-dropping new world record, hitting 201 mph in a modified learner car on a British motorway. Discover the incredible story behind the fastest-ever driving lesson.
Driving instructor's tip to save money on car insurance
A seasoned driving instructor reveals a simple yet effective trick that can significantly lower your car insurance premiums and make you a safer driver.
Driving Test Shock: Fees Soar & Wait Times Hit 28 Weeks
Provisional drivers across Britain face a postcode lottery as test costs are set to skyrocket and waiting lists stretch to months. Discover how your area is affected.
DVLA's urgent '75' number plate warning to avoid £1k fine
The DVLA has alerted motorists to a critical check for new '75' reg plates to avoid a costly £1,000 fine and failed MOTs this September. Here's what you need to know.
Cadillac F1 Signs Veteran Duo With 16 Grand Prix Wins
General Motors and Andretti Global unveil their powerhouse driver lineup for the 2026 F1 season, pairing experienced champions to challenge the establishment.
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