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‘More pressure’ to pass as driving tests resume
Learner drivers can begin taking tests again (PA)
Learner drivers taking tests when they resume on Thursday are under extra pressure to pass as a backlog means it could be several months before they get another chance.
More than 450,000 tests have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures.
Tests have been suspended throughout the UK since early January, but restart in England and Wales on Thursday, in Northern Ireland on Friday, and in Scotland on May 6 at the earliest.
Those who fail their test in Britain face an average waiting time of 17 weeks to book a new slot.
Learner drivers who passed when tests resumed on Thursday expressed relief at avoiding the need to wait several months for another opportunity.
The cancellation of more than 450,000 tests in Britain due to the coronavirus pandemic means the waiting time to book a slot is 17 weeks, according to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Candidates said the backlog has put them under more pressure to pass.
Tests were suspended throughout the UK in early January, but restarted in England and Wales on Thursday.
They will resume in Northern Ireland on Friday, and in Scotland on May 6 at the earliest.
AA Driving School pupil Jack Hayes, 25, took a test in Cardiff on Thursday and was among the first learner to pass once the suspension was lifted.
An L plate Learner drivers taking tests when they resume today are under extra pressure to pass as a backlog means it could be several months before they get another chance. More than 450,000 tests have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures. Tests have been suspended since early January, but restart in England and Wales today. Those who fail their test in Britain face an average waiting time of 17 weeks to book a new slot. Jade Bone, 24, is taking a test in Southampton on Thursday and is concerned at the consequences of not passing.
Learners feel increasing pressure to pass as driving tests resume in England
Driving tests resume from today, Thursday, April 22 in England and Wales
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