03/10/2026
🚗 Five months to wait for a driving test?
New figures reported by the BBC show that learner drivers are still waiting an average of 20 weeks for a practical driving test.
For learners who have spent months building up their confidence behind the wheel, a long wait can make that final step into independent driving even more frustrating.
And once you finally pass, the learning doesn’t stop.
Building good driving habits - smooth braking, controlled acceleration, safe cornering, sticking to speed limits and avoiding distractions - can all play an important role in becoming a safer driver.
That’s where telematics can help. GoSkippy Connect gives drivers feedback on their driving and provides insights through the app, helping them understand their driving habits and make improvements over time.
Because passing your test is the milestone.
Becoming a confident, responsible driver is the journey. 🚦
Read the full BBC story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2z421xe0zo
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.