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Some learner drivers told to wait six months for driving lessons as instructors deal with backlog

Published 26 July 2021
By Liam Shard
Four out of five (81%) of driving instructors are reporting waiting lists, with some learners being told to wait six months or more.
Government reveals plans to spend £500k training instructors to teach cycling safety to learners

Government plans to spend £500k on cycle safety

The Department for Transport has unveiled plans to spend £500,000 training driving instructors to incorporate cycling safety into their lessons.
Published 02 July 2018
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A NEW survey has found that 20% of novice drivers fall out with their instructor and change them for another before they’ve even taken their test.
Published 02 June 2014