Create a unified Level 4 qualification for both examiners and instructors to standardise education. Allow instructors to test students (not their own) via a "local swap" system. This clears backlogs, ensures impartial assessment, and uses shared data to improve road safety and pass rates.
React
Increase driving test fees to £85 to pay for more examiners to clear backlog
We think by increasing the driving test fee to £85 from £62 (weekday) / £75 (evening, weekend, bank holiday), government could potentially raise millions, train an extra 300 examiners and increase salaries by £8000 per annum to make the job more lucrative from the current starting salary of £29,000.
Continue allowing driving instructors & driving schools to book and manage tests
The DVSA should continue its current approach of allowing driving instructors/schools to book tests. We think these professionals uphold standards, ensure readiness & reduce road risk. We think blocking them can force learners to chance tests unprepared, which could risk more road traffic accidents.
Concerns about annual driving test requirement and backlog
Community member questions the practical feasibility of implementing annual retesting of millions of drivers given existing delays in the driving test system.
Insufficient number of examiners available
Complaint regarding a shortage of examiners in the area. This affects educational assessment and testing services.
Concerns about UK driving test integrity
Community member raising concerns about whether people may be obtaining UK driving licenses without properly completing theory and practical exams, questioning potential fraud.
Create a unified Level 4 qualification for both examiners and instructors to standardise education. Allow instructors to test students (not their own) via a "local swap" system. This clears backlogs, ensures impartial assessment, and uses shared data to improve road safety and pass rates.
React
Increase driving test fees to £85 to pay for more examiners to clear backlog
We think by increasing the driving test fee to £85 from £62 (weekday) / £75 (evening, weekend, bank holiday), government could potentially raise millions, train an extra 300 examiners and increase salaries by £8000 per annum to make the job more lucrative from the current starting salary of £29,000.
Continue allowing driving instructors & driving schools to book and manage tests
The DVSA should continue its current approach of allowing driving instructors/schools to book tests. We think these professionals uphold standards, ensure readiness & reduce road risk. We think blocking them can force learners to chance tests unprepared, which could risk more road traffic accidents.
Concerns about annual driving test requirement and backlog
Community member questions the practical feasibility of implementing annual retesting of millions of drivers given existing delays in the driving test system.
Insufficient number of examiners available
Complaint regarding a shortage of examiners in the area. This affects educational assessment and testing services.
Concerns about UK driving test integrity
Community member raising concerns about whether people may be obtaining UK driving licenses without properly completing theory and practical exams, questioning potential fraud.
