Six-month wait for driving tests

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Six-month wait for driving tests

Learner drivers in England and Wales will be told they must wait six months before taking a driving test – as part of the Government’s road safety plans.

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Ministers believe a minimum learning period will allow new drivers to develop more skills in different conditions. Almost one in four serious and fatal collisions involve drivers aged 17-24, even though they are just 6% of driving licence holders.

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Date: January 7, 2026