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Figures from the AA show pupil registrations have soared by up to 127 per cent in some parts of the UK

Driving instructors are in high demand as pupil registrations increase

The AA says a surge in the number of people learning to drive has prompted a shortage in driving instructors.

UK places most in need of new driving instructors revealed

The DVSA has revealed the top 10 reasons for learners failing their driving test

DVSA reveals top 10 reasons for failing driving test in Great Britain

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Junior driving experiences for under 17s surge amid test centre backlog

Izzy Durose passed her driving test on her fourth attempt

Watch: I went home to cry after my third driving test fail

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Driving test scammers charging thousands to help learners cheat system

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Driving examiner strikes called off at last minute

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

The most common driving test myths debunked

The 10 most common reasons learners fail their driving test

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waits reach six months

Driving tests cancelled across Britain for Queen’s funeral

Driving test experts’ tips on how to be test-ready

382,000 vehicles recalled in 2022: How to check if you are affected
Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Citroen and VW among brands with most safety alerts
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Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

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New driving laws 2022: the changes that will affect every driver

Motorists hit by last-minute delay to driving law changes

Millions of motorists to be affected by major driving law change

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

MoD examiners to carry out driving tests to ease HGV driver shortage

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

DVSA trials extra driving tests to cut backlog

DVSA to recruit more test examiners to tackle lorry driver shortage
Agency bids to speed up testing system as industry reaches ‘crisis point’
Matt Allan

Learners are still facing long waits for driving tests

DVSA launches second recruitment effort for driving test examiners to tackle bac...

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

Driving test numbers have been restricted since lockdown lifted

Boost for learners as DVSA to add 20,000 extra driving tests per month

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DVSA sets deadline for learners to rebook on-hold driving tests

Traffic levels are expected to spike on Saturday and Monday

Bank holiday traffic: 11m extra journeys predicted as drivers warned of delays

The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans

DVSA to step up roadside safety checks on caravans and trailers

The most common reasons for failing a driving test

The top 10 reasons learners fail the driving test

Driving tests resume from 22 April in England and Wales

Calls for DVSA to release more driving test slots as practical exams restart

Driving tests and lessons are set to resume this month (Getty Images)

Driving lessons and tests to resume this month