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Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks

BBC BusinessWednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM

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Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19. 7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

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Impact: High
Category: Business
Market relevance: High
Why it matters: Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19. 7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Driving and Business.

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What happened

Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19. 7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 1:45 PM UTC
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Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Driving and Business.

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