Driving Tests: Real Problem or Just Another Clickbait Crisis?

Paul Andrews
Oct 13
2 min read

If you’ve been scrolling through the news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines screaming about driving test chaos, unending wait times, and frustrated learners.

But let’s pause for a second.

Is it really as bad as they say?

Or is this just another round of clickbait designed to drive traffic - not solutions?

The Truth Behind the Driving Test Headlines

Here’s the thing: the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) doesn’t actually control test prices, wait times, or the booking system.

Their role? Managing the register of driving instructors — not overhauling the entire testing process.

Any real reform has to go through Parliament. And let’s be honest, with everything else happening in the country, driving test reform isn’t exactly top of the political to-do list.

A Reality Check from Somerset

Last week, Drive It School of Motoring’s owner and trainer met with local MP Gideon Amos to discuss the real situation on the ground.

The verdict? Things aren’t nearly as bad as the media makes out.

✅ Driving tests are available.

✅ We’re booking tests for learners every single week.

✅ And not one Drive It student has ever been left waiting or forced to pay over the odds for a driving test slot.

In fact, one of our learners recently had a test just two weeks after turning 17!

Don’t take our word for it - our reviews speak louder than the headlines - and she passed wirh zero faults too!

The World Has Changed — And So Has Learning to Drive

Sure, before Covid, you could chat with your instructor, open the DVSA site, and grab a test for next week. But times have changed.

At Drive It, we teach smart planning and proactive habits, not wishful thinking. Learning to drive isn’t just about passing your test - it’s about building confidence and independence for life.

So if you’re struggling to find a test date, ask yourself:

👉 Why isn’t your instructor handling that for you?