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Learner drivers are being urged to check they’re ready to pass their driving test, as new statistics reveal pass rates have fallen since last year.

• Updated: 11 August 2022

A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.

• Updated: 23 November 2021

A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.

• Updated: 16 September 2021

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has rebutted claims that the driving test pass rate is at a decade-low because of a 'dangerous' manoeuvre.

• Updated: 22 July 2019

Road safety action plan to explore if graduated driver licences should be introduced in England.

• Updated: 18 July 2019

Failing to look properly at junctions and not using mirrors effectively are the top reasons people failed following changes made to the driving test in 2017.

• Updated: 17 July 2019

Confidence on the road comes with time and practice.

• Updated: 5 March 2019

The driving test will change from Monday 4 December 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres.

• Updated: 5 October 2017

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) wants the public to give their views on plans to improve the car driving test.

• Updated: 14 July 2016

Some vehicles are being recalled by Vauxhall and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

• Updated: 6 October 2014

Changes are being made to improve road safety and social cohesion, whilst reducing fraud and costs.

• Updated: 10 October 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service.

• Updated: 4 June 2013

Plans to offer driving tests from Halfords stores in Ashton-under-Lyne, Bromsgrove and Hemel Hempstead have been given the go ahead.

• Updated: 7 May 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Some vehicles are being recalled by manufacturers and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

• Updated: 12 April 2013

Plans to offer practical driving tests from Halfords in Rutherglen have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

• Updated: 2 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Plans to offer practical driving tests from fire stations were given the go ahead today (13 March) by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

• Updated: 13 March 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Driving tests are to be offered from a university in a trial launched by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Nottingham Trent University.

• Updated: 7 February 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Plans to offer practical driving tests from branches of Halfords have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

• Updated: 8 January 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Driving test candidates in the Middleton area will get a more local facility when a new driving test service opens in November 2012.

• Updated: 24 October 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Halfords Group PLC and Mantra Learning Limited buildings to partner in car driving test practicals.

• Updated: 10 July 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government