The UK government has issued an update to learner drivers on their attempts to tackle the record waiting times for practical driving tests.

As of last month, the average wait time to undergo the test was 22.3 weeks - almost six months.

This backlog means learner drivers are forced to either wait ages while still forking out for lessons or gamble it all and book a practical slot before they are ready just to secure a test appointment in advance.

The number of future tests booked reached 644,398 last month, which is one of the months of the year when the fewest tests are conducted, partly because of summer holidays.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVSA) has previously attributed the backlog to an increase in demand and some people booking their test much earlier than befo

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