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Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike Matt Allan

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards Matt Allan

Women in South Shields currently have a higher driving pass rate than men.

Data shows South Shields women have higher driving pass rate than men Holly Allton

Changes have been made to the driving test in a bid to tackle the long waiting times. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Images)

Huge change to driving tests as learners need to wait longer to rebook Rahmah Ghazali

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times Matt Allan

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests Ayaan Ali

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

The PCS Union, which represents civil servants, will stage further strike action in March. (Credit: Getty Images)

Driving examiners to strike for 10 days throughout March Patrick Hollis

The most common driving test myths debunked Matt Allan

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waits reach six months Matt Allan

Driving tests cancelled across Britain for Queen’s funeral Matt Allan

382,000 vehicles recalled in 2022: How to check if you are affected Matt Allan

"Save Our Test Centre" campaign organiser Vikki Holt

Fresh calls for u-turn on South Tyneside driving test centre James Harrison

Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor Matt Allan

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass Matt Allan

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

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New driving laws 2022: the changes that will affect every driver Matt Allan

Motorists hit by last-minute delay to driving law changes Matt Allan

Millions of motorists to be affected by major driving law change By The Newsroom

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day Matt Allan

MoD examiners to carry out driving tests to ease HGV driver shortage Matt Allan

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October Matt Allan

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)

10,500 foreign workers to get temporary visas to save Christmas from shortages Claire Schofield

DVSA to recruit more test examiners to tackle lorry driver shortage Matt Allan

Learners are still facing long waits for driving tests

DVSA launches second recruitment effort for driving test examiners to tackle bac... Matt Allan

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults Matt Allan

Driving test numbers have been restricted since lockdown lifted

Boost for learners as DVSA to add 20,000 extra driving tests per month Matt Allan

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DVSA sets deadline for learners to rebook on-hold driving tests Matt Allan

Traffic levels are expected to spike on Saturday and Monday

Bank holiday traffic: 11m extra journeys predicted as drivers warned of delays Matt Allan

DVSA trials extra driving tests to cut backlog

The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans

DVSA to step up roadside safety checks on caravans and trailers Matt Allan

The most common reasons for failing a driving test

The top 10 reasons learners fail the driving test Matt Allan

Driving tests resume from 22 April in England and Wales

Calls for DVSA to release more driving test slots as practical exams restart Matt Allan

Driving tests and lessons are set to resume this month (Getty Images)

Driving lessons and tests to resume this month confirms DVSA - here's when they ... Finlay Greig

DVSA indicates new April start date for driving tests and lessons in England

When will driving tests resume in 2021? DVSA update on when theory and practical... Matt Allan

DVSA launches driving test examiner recruitment drive to tackle lockdown backlog Matt Allan

DVSA confirms it is cancelling more driving tests as lockdown continues Matt Allan

Are driving tests allowed in England? DVSA rules on tests and lessons during lat... Matt Allan

Drivers asked for views on DVSA plans to change licence rules Matt Allan

DVSA to introduce mobile driving test service for emergency workers Matt Allan

Dozens of theory test centres set to move in major DVSA shake-up Matt Allan

Driving test numbers halved due to Covid-19 Matt Allan

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

Named and shamed: The UK towns and cities with the worst MOT records Matt Allan

Tyres over 10 years old to be banned on these vehicles in bid to improve safety Matt Allan

Calls to treat driving lessons as ‘essential service’ as instruction suspended Matt Allan

Driving lessons and tests suspended as new lockdown looms Matt Allan

These driving test centres are reopening their waiting rooms as DVSA eases restr... Matt Allan

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