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MPs Demand Action on Soaring Driving Test Prices

11/14/2025

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Thirty-eight MPs urged the UK government to address inflated driving test prices, with some charging up to £500.
Labour MP Amanda Hack linked price surges to test swapping since the Covid pandemic.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced plans to limit third-party bookings and reduce waiting times, now 21.8 weeks.
Officials said the seven-week target by summer 2026 would not be met.

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Thirty-eight MPs urged the UK government to address inflated driving test prices, with some charging up to £500.
Labour MP Amanda Hack linked price surges to test swapping since the Covid pandemic.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced plans to limit third-party bookings and reduce waiting times, now 21.8 weeks.
Officials said the seven-week target by summer 2026 would not be met.