Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 8558

Driving Tests: Recruitment

Tabled: 10 October 2024
Answered: 18 October 2024

Question

Mark Sewards

LabourLeeds South West and Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help recruit more driving examiners to tackle the backlog of outstanding practical tests.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
In response to increased demand for car practical driving tests, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reviewed its recruitment process and increased its recruitment effort to bring in 450 new driving examiners over the next 12 months. As pa...

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