UK’s driving test pass rate soars to five-year high – here’s why

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritain's driving test pass rate reached a five-year high of 51.4 per cent in May, suggesting that learner drivers are increasingly waiting until they are fully prepared before taking their test. The Government has introduced new regulations, effective from Tuesday, restricting learners to moving a test slot to only one of the three test centres nearest their initial booking. Another new rule, implemented on 12 May, bans driving instructors from booking tests, meaning only learners can now book and manage their own practical driving examinations. These measures aim to combat the persistent backlog of driving tests and prevent unfair practices, such as individuals reselling test slots for profit or using automated bots to secure bookings. Despite the increased pass rate, average waiting times for practical tests have surged to 22.4 weeks by April, a significant increase from five weeks before the coronavirus pandemic. In fullLearner drivers waiting until they are ready for driving test as pass rate soarsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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