Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

Learner drivers in England and Wales could face a minimum period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests, the BBC can reveal.

The government will unveil the measure, which will be subject to consultation, as part of its wider road safety strategy launched on Wednesday.

The strategy will include proposals for a lower drink-driving limit in England and Wales, to bring them in line with Scotland.

The shake-up of driving laws is aimed at reducing the number of people killed or badly injured on Britain's roads by 65% over the next decade, and by 70% for children under 16.

Around a fifth of all deaths or serious injuries from crashes involved a young car driver in 2024.

From: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clym5jvgdepo