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Glasgow Live
National
Laura Ferguson

Thousands of new driving test appointments to be released tomorrow

Over 300,000 new driving test dates will be released by the UK Government tomorrow.

Despite tests being reintroduced in Scotland on Monday 7 following lockdown, learner drivers have struggled to book tests due to the high level of demand.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has now confirmed that more than 375,000 more tests will be made available from tomorrow, with tests available to book up to January 21 next year.

Test cancellations have been available since last Thursday (September 10).

A statement on the DVSA website reads: "Level of demand for tests is exceptionally high.

"If you have not been able to book or change your driving test appointment, please try again on Monday 14th September we will be making over 375,000 more new and rescheduled tests available on 14 September to book up to 21 January 2021.

"If you want to cancel a test, please try again from 8am Thursday 10th September when this service will be available again.

"We apologise for any inconvenience."

As well as making tests available to book 18 weeks ahead, the DVSA plans to increase the number of car driving tests per day from five to six as instructors use hygiene measures.

There are no waiting or cancellation lists.

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