Learner drivers have found it increasingly difficult to find driving tests and make their dream of independent driving a reality. Our research has found that over 50% of tests centres still have over a five month wait for driving tests. There are particular delays to driving tests in Scotland as test centres were closed longer and therefore the backlog was longer compared to other UK nations. Over 450,000 tests were cancelled due to Covid-19 and has led to large frustrations of learner drivers. In an effort to reduce the backlog the DVLA attempted to increase the number of tests from seven to eight a day. This was a move designed to increase the testing capacity by over 5000 tests per month. However, 92% of driving instructors balloted by the public and commercial services (PCS) union rejected the proposals and voted for two days of strike action. This move angered learner drivers who were already angry at the backlog created by the pandemic and frustrated at the inflexibility of instructors to help mitigate the consequences of the backlog. The DVLA are bringing in new measures to tackle the backlog by trying to encourage retired driving instructors back. They are also looking to reduce the length of the test in an effort to appease driving instructors that were balloted for strike action. This has raised some safety concerns from organisations who claim that the rigorous standards of the driving test should never be compromised. The UK has one of the most difficult driving tests in the world. And although not as tough as in countries such as Japan (where a hearing, eye test, physicality test and aptitude test are all required) it is renowned as a stringent experience. Mexico is technically the easiest place to learn to drive as they don’t have any sort of driving test whatsoever. India has perhaps the easiest driving test in the world you only need to prove that you can do three things: – Stop The UK does have over 600 tests centres and the pass rates can vary greatly. Inveraray has the highest pass rate at over 83%. As a rule of thumb, the more rural a test centre is, the easier it is to pass due to the lack of roundabouts, junctions and other obstacles. Some test centres in Liverpool and Birmingham have pass rates of less than 30% which goes to show where you live and where you take your test can really matter. Four Tips on How to Deal with the Driving Test Backlog We have many readers who ask us for tips on how to find a driving test and we’ve compiled a list of the best methods. 1. Search For Other Test Centres The single best thing to do is try and be flexible and search for other test centres than you might normally. We just detailed above how some test centres have better pass rates than others. It’s worth looking at that list and trying to find test centres that have higher pass rates. Alternatively, if you can be really flexible, try looking at other test centres in the country to see if dates are available elsewhere. From our experience, we have seen the waiting list for some test centres be just six weeks (despite the backlog) whilst others are at six months! 2. Book your driving test well in advance. 3. Driving Test Cancellation 4. Be Flexible The affects on Young Learner Drivers via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/the-driving-test-backlog-and-the-implications-on-young-drivers/
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