38 h. ago DVSA opens up more test slots to reduce waiting time backlog for learner drivers

The average waiting time across all test centres in July was 22.3 weeks

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5 d. ago Cost of driving lessons in the UK soars by 73% in five years, hitting parents hard

A study of 1,000 parents of learner drivers found the average cost of getting their child through a test in the past year has climbed to almost £1000

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2 w. ago Learner drivers urged to beware of fake lessons and test offers – this is how to spot them

One scam saw someone pay £500 for 20 lessons up-front only for contact to dry up once the payment was made

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2 w. ago Learner drivers issued warning as test backlog leads to rise in illegal activity

One scam saw someone pay £500 for 20 lessons up-front

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2 w. ago Learner drivers urged to beware of fake lesson and test offers – this is how to spot them

One scam saw someone pay £500 for 20 lessons up-front only for contact to dry up once the payment was made

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2 w. ago Learner drivers warned about fake offers of tests and driving lessons

Fraudsters are offering driving lessons and fast-tracked tests that simply do not exist, TSB said.

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2 w. ago Learner drivers are being conned by crooks offering fake tests and bogus lessons

High street bank TSB saw a 211% jump in total losses to this type of fraud this year with the average loss for victims at £244 after crooks con learner drivers our of cash

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3 w. ago Driving tests: Which centres have the shortest waiting lists in London?

There are several reasons why the wait time for driving tests is so long, from a pandemic backlog to industrial strikes

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