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Learner drivers will face major changes when it comes to booking and managing their car driving tests in 2026. The Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be introducing new rules from spring next year, designed to make the system fairer, reduce misuse, and give learner drivers more control.
A learner driver has failed their theory test 128 times, according to a new report. The candidate would have spent about £3,000, findings released by the AA Driving School, based on official statistics, have shown. Another driver passed on their 75th ...
Significant changes to how car driving tests are scheduled and managed are set to be introduced from spring 2026. Whilst the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has not yet confirmed an exact date, it is understood the new regulations will primarily affect England, Scotland, and Wales.
However, he understands lessons can be expensive, and that in some cases it's very necessary that young people are allowed to drive as soon as they can. Ryan says that sometimes, the buses only go to his surrounding villages once every hour, increasing reliance on cars to get around.