Is the UK Driving Test System Failing Young Learners?
My Car Heaven | 15.02.2026 04:59
For many young people across the UK, passing the driving test is a major milestone. It brings independence, wider job opportunities and greater mobility. Yet ongoing driving test backlogs, rising lesson costs and national pass rates below 50% have led to growing concern. Many families are now asking local driving instructors whether the system is genuinely supporting young learners or placing unnecessary barriers in their way.
