Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

The government plans to recruit hundreds of driving examiners to reduce long wait times for tests, aiming to cut wait times to seven weeks by December 2025. Driving instructors have criticized the current system, expressing doubts about the effectiveness of the proposed changes. Measures include recruiting 450 examiners, extending the cancellation period, and addressing third-party booking practices to protect learner drivers from exploitation.

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