Category: News & Updates

DVSA news and driving test regulation updates

Aug 17
The Digital Driving Licence in 2026: What It Means for Learner Drivers and Your Test

The UK digital driving licence is arriving in 2026 via the GOV.UK app and wallet. Here is what it means for learner drivers, provisional licences and test day.

Aug 16
Theory Test Certificate Expiry in 2026: What Happens When Your Two Years Run Out

Your theory test certificate lasts two years and cannot be extended. With practical waits still long in 2026, here's what expiry means and how to avoid it.

Aug 15
Driving Lesson Costs by Region in the UK 2026: Where Learning to Drive Is Most Expensive

Driving lesson prices across the UK in 2026: London tops £45 an hour while the North East starts near £28. Here is the regional picture and what it means for learners.

Aug 15
Driving Test Waiting Times by Region in 2026: Why Wales Waits 12 Weeks and London Waits 23

A regional breakdown of UK driving test waiting times in 2026: why London learners wait around 23 weeks while Wales averages closer to 12, and what to do about it.

Aug 13
The Minimum Learning Period for UK Learner Drivers: What the 2026 Consultation Could Change

The DfT consulted on a 3 or 6 month minimum learning period for UK learner drivers in 2026. What is proposed, why, and what it means for you.

Aug 13
The DVSA’s New Median Waiting Time Measure in 2026: Why It Says 9.7 Weeks, Not 21.8

The DVSA now publishes two driving test waiting time figures: 21.8 weeks availability and a 9.7-week median. Here is what each one means for booking in 2026.

Aug 12
77,000 Learner Drivers Already Have Penalty Points: What It Means for Your Licence in 2026

More than 77,000 UK provisional licence holders already carry penalty points. Here is how points work before you pass, and why six can cost you your licence.

Aug 12
The UK Driving Test Pass Rate Hit 50.1% in 2026: What the Latest DVSA Data Really Shows

DVSA data to March 2026 puts the national car pass rate at 50.1% across 1.99m tests, with waits at 12.1 weeks. What it means for learners.

Aug 11
Driving Test Cancellations in 2026: How to Find an Earlier Slot Without Breaking DVSA Rules

The 2026 DVSA rules changed how driving test cancellations work. Here is what is now allowed, what is banned, and how to legitimately find an earlier slot.

Aug 10
How Many Driving Instructors Are There in the UK in 2026? ADI Register Numbers Explained

DVSA register data shows how many approved driving instructors work in the UK in 2026 — and what the long-term decline means for learners and lesson prices.