DVSA Warning: Don't Lose Your Theory Test Fee
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.
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Lib Dems Demand Probe into Driving Test Touting Scandal
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.
Lib Dems call for probe into driving test touting claims
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.
UK driving test changes focus on high-speed roads
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.
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.
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.
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.
DVSA's urgent winter tyre warning for UK drivers
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.
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.
Dashboard light warning could cost drivers £2,500
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.
Ford recalls hundreds of thousands of vehicles over safety issues
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.
New UK rules target dangerous LED headlight dazzle
Major safety overhaul targets blinding LED headlights as government responds to growing safety concerns. New testing standards could transform night driving for millions.
DVSA cracks down on MOT fraud with digital overhaul
Major overhaul of MOT certification system targets fraudulent garages with digital verification. Here's how it affects every motorist in Britain.
Car repair delays double as government departments pass blame
Exclusive RAC investigation reveals shocking delays in vehicle repairs, with drivers waiting up to five weeks as government departments pass responsibility.
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.
Ford recalls 240,000+ UK vehicles over safety defects
Major safety alert as Ford issues urgent recall for popular models including Kuga, Focus and Transit Custom over potentially dangerous rear camera and seatbelt failures.
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.
DVSA crackdown as MOT failures hit record high
Drivers face unprecedented MOT failure rates as the DVSA announces new measures to tackle dangerous vehicles on UK roads. Essential reading for every motorist.
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.
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.
DVSA: 4 Essential Items Every Driver Must Carry
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency issues critical new guidance for UK motorists. Discover the four mandatory items you must carry in your vehicle to stay legal and safe on the roads.
MOT Price Shock: New Rules Add £300m to Driver Costs
Millions of UK motorists are set to be hit with a massive £300 million bill as controversial new MOT rules and a 54% fee increase come into force. Critics blast the changes as an unfair 'stealth tax' on drivers already struggling with cost-of-living press
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