LEARNER drivers will face strict new rules from next week as part of a crackdown on abuse of the driving test booking system.

The new rules will hope to cut down on the DVSA driving test backlog, with learners often waiting weeks to secure a test. From March 31, the DVSA has confirmed that the number of ...

The UK’s driving test is among the most challenging in the world, with the current average pass rate standing at just 45.8%. Learner drivers are given green light for motorway lessons Road tax: what’s ...

If you think your local DMV test is a headache, the UK’s driving exam might make getting a US learner’s permit feel like a warm-up lap. It’s become so hard to pass and the waiting list is so long that ...

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As 2026 gets going, UK motorists are set to grapple with a raft of changes to road rules that could impact safety, compliance and their pockets - some of which have already kicked off. It's safe to ...

Northern Ireland’s new drivers face a major shakeup in training and testing (Getty/iStock) Northern Ireland is poised to become the first part of the UK to introduce additional restrictions for novice ...

Miskin has seen high numbers of people learning to drive in recent years amid long wait times across the UK The number of learner drivers using roads around a village is causing "chaos" due to people ...

Before you can get behind the wheel and learn to drive, you’ll need to apply for your provisional driving licence. You’ll also need to take out the right level of car insurance. Our guide explains ...

Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence ...