In the midst of surging UK driving test changes in 2025, learner driver backlog reaches 668,000 amid 21.8-week driving test wait times, fueling demands for DVSA new rules to combat bot prevention driving test exploits and test slot reselling ban.
On 12 November 2025, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unveiled reforms mandating learner-only bookings from spring 2026, alongside military examiners DVSA deployment to slash delays. Practical test cost UK stays at £62 ($82) weekdays or £75 ($99) evenings and weekends, shielding against £500 ($659) resales, while driving test cancellation policy tightens with max two swaps.
