Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
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Notable Quotes
"There's more to do and we're not going to stop until every learner can get a fair test slot when they need one but today's figures show our plan is working."
— Beverley Warmington , Executive
"The ultimate measure of recovery has to be a testing service that learners and the professional training community can access when they need it."
— Carly Brookfield , Executive
"Can you imagine if you did fail your driving test, you're test standard and ready to go [but] have to wait another six months to get back in?"
— Adem Veli , Executive
"I feel lots of pressure to pass because if I don't pass I will have to go through all that again and try find another test, so would rather pass this one and then it is done."
— Lucy Rend , Other
Key People
Adem Veli is a driving instructor with 16 years of experience.
Beverley Warmington is the chief executive of the DVSA.
Carly Brookfield is the chief executive of the Driving Instructors Association.
Heidi Alexander is the UK's Transport Secretary.
Lucy Rend is a 19-year-old learner driver from south east London.
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
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