Learner drivers faced an average wait of 19.7 weeks for a practical driving test in September, equivalent to around five months. The figure represents a two-year low for driving test waiting times.
Despite the reduction, candidates are still waiting almost 20 weeks between seeking a practical test and being able to take it. The average applies to learner drivers across the period covered by the figures.
The latest position means waiting times have improved from their previous levels, but remain lengthy for people seeking to complete their practical driving test. No further details on the reasons for the change or on individual test centres were provided.
