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Learner drivers in South Tyneside are being driven round the bend by a coronavirus-induced backlog leading to tests being delayed by up to three months.

Learner drivers waiting months for test dates due to Covid backlog Gareth Crickmer

Calls for DVSA to allow more weekend driving tests to tackle backlog Matt Allan

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