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Driving Tests

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 22 January 2026UIN 104861

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time for a practical car driving test was in December 2025.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The national average waiting time for a practical car driving test in December 2025 was 21.9 weeks.

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