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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Caitlin Doherty

Training hundreds more examiners among measures to cut driving test waits

The DVSA has revealed a seven-point plan intended to cut waiting times for driving tests (Steve Parsons/PA) - (PA Archive)

Training hundreds more driving examiners and changes to fees to discourage late cancellations are among the measures announced on Wednesday that ministers hope will bring down waiting times for driving tests.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a seven-point plan to tackle long waits and learners having to pay more for tests that are booked out by third parties trying to make a profit.

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