Transparency - Half of UK test centres still have 24-week waits

Transparency

Half of UK test centres still have 24-week waits

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What specific measures will the DVSA implement to improve examiner recruitment and retention?

How will the new booking restrictions (from June 12) affect waiting times in practice?

What is the exact number of extra examiners needed beyond the 400 target to account for ongoing resignations?

Will the ban on instructors booking tests effectively eliminate the black market for test slots?

What is the timeline for the DVSA to reach its target of seven-week waiting times by end of 2027?

Average waiting time for driving testsfactual

Average waiting time is 22 weeks (as of April 2025)

According to Daily Mail - Money

vs.

Average waiting time is 22.4 weeks (as of April 6, 2025)

According to The Independent - UK News

Context: Minor discrepancy in exact figure, likely due to different measurement dates or rounding; both indicate similar severity.

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