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Driving Tests

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 28 November 2025UIN 92686

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving tests a full-time driving examiner can conduct per year, allowing for annual leave.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

A full-time driving examiner can be expected to add approximately 1,200 tests per year to the booking system.

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