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UK Bans Bots to Slash Driving Test Backlog to 7 Weeks
11/12/2025
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Story summary
- The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests to reduce a backlog of nearly 670,000 learners.
- Only learner drivers may book tests, with limits on changes to appointments.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander aims to cut waits from 21.8 weeks to seven weeks by summer 2026.
- The government has recruited new examiners and will enlist military personnel to conduct additional tests.
