Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

The proposed measures include a lower drink-driving limit in England and Wales and a minimum of six months in between theory and practical tests.

A new driving test comes into effect today in a bid to bring the format up to date by including modern driving styles and technology. The shake-up was launched after research by the Driver and Vehicle ...

You've sat your theory test and passed - well done. Now, it's on to the next stage - your practical test. When you're sitting behind the wheel with an examiner in the passenger seat, they will be ...