Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
The UK government has implemented new restrictions on booking driving tests, limiting swaps to the three nearest test centers to reduce waiting times. This move follows data showing over 64,000 no-shows last year and aims to curb the practice of using bots to hoard and resell test slots.
Why it matters
The policy addresses a significant administrative bottleneck that has left learner drivers facing wait times of over five months, impacting their ability to commute and work.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Simon Browning Business reporter Getty Images Learner drivers are now only able to swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking location in a bid to cut down waiting times.
The article reports on government policy and statistical data from the DVSA without injecting partisan commentary or loaded language.
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