I started learning g to drive @ the end of August 22. I past my theory test first time in October 22,. I booked my driving test @ the beginning of November 22 and was given a test date for 28/3/23. My driving instructor was able to bring it forward to 15/2/23. Unfortunately I failed first time due to nerves getting the better of me. I booked a further test and given test date for 31/7/23. Although my instructor advised had been test ready since December 22 this backlog caused me to have to take extra driving lessons and pay more costs to sit further lessons not being in a position to sit private lessons with friends or family. The DVSA are currently not fit for the purpose. I felt so strongly about it that I got my MP to write to transport minister for that department who came back with a load of spiel and excuses. I even started a petition online. Thankfully I past my test second time round @ Morden test centre and my instructor was able to bring my test forward for June. I would be interested if others would be willing to come forward with their experiences and perhaps put our heads together to see if something can be done about this. It seriously needs to change I feel.
I am currently learning and had 1 test last week which I failed. I now want to rebook my test. The system is so so bad. I am ready to complain and get this to stop xx
@@dinaglick8986 thank you for your reply. I’m sorry to hear your having such a hard time . I can imagine quite stressful . I totally agree it really is bad and I don’t know about you but something drastically needs to change . I’m glad you want to complain , quite rightly so . The difficulty I’m finding at the moment is numbers. The more numbers we have who oppose this the stronger chance we have of getting changes made to this appalling system. My first port of call was to take it up with my local MP who wrote to the transport minister in charge of that department. The more of us that do this the more ripple effect it could have . I appreciate you coming forward but we definitely need more number. Good luck with passing your test 😊✌️
Can I sign your petition one year later it just got worse I just tried Monday to book a test and in 30 seconds all the slots were gone there's a big problem with a lot of bots and people booking tests just to resell them for more and the governments not doing anything about it because they get more tax money from it.
I passed yesterday with a last minute test. The DVSA have handled the backlog terribly and it took me 3 times. Last minute cancellations are the only way to get it in Pinner (my centre) quickly. I spent 275 pounds to just get that test. Glad I passed and have escaped this horrible system.
Well done on passing! How did you get last minute cancellations/who did you pay 275 to? I have a test booked for next month but want to change to somewhere closer thank you
I booked my test 2-3 months in advance, then I worked really hard to make sure I was definitely ready for it. I made sure I knew most of the roads and used the Otimo app to do the test routes.
Whether a test centre has a high or low pass rate has no aff3ct on your chances of passing. The same standards are applied throughout the country. Its you standard of driving that will be assessed and if you dont meet those standards then you wont pass
It absolutely does have an affect. It doesn't affect on your driving ability but what you encounter on the road absolutely helps. Would you rather really confusing roundabouts or simple ones?
I passed mine on 21july Hither Green first time ,booked back in February, I was the only one in the centre , heard they kept cancelling people in last few days but was lucky enough the test went as scheduled , but make sure you keep checking your appointment on DVSA they can change without notifying you
I love you. I've just booked a test in newtown wales because of you. Availability in my area is completely null. 4 month waiting etc... Newtown had availability like every single day the next month...
It’s insane to me this is still dragging on. I booked my test last May and didn’t get my test until late October, it’s even harder for learners to get a test now.
How did the test go? Did you fail by a lot or was it close?… it feels like a huge defeat when you fail but once you pass it’ll be a funny story and you’ll have a driving licence for LIFE!… it’s worth it 😊
I failed 2nd time in Morden. Gutted, only 2 minors. Car tried to overtake me just before a roundabout, was reckless driver, but was given a serious fault for use of mirrors. Gutting, now have another 6 month wait. I was so ready, done all the test routes, mastered the manoeuvres. Now have another 6 months wait, and feel like I will get rusty in that time as I’m super ready now. Any recommendations for cancellation apps that anyone has had any luck with? DVSA have been so ineffectual at dealing with the backlog, it’s really tough.
I’m lucky that I live near Great Yarmouth because Lowestoft and both Norwich centres are not as busy if you can get your foot In the door and use a cancellation app , there’s always close cancellations. even though the three centres are around 50% pass rate, that’s a lot better than 26%!!!
I failed my driving test last December and am still waiting for my text test. I have a driving test booked October, but hoping to find a cancellation. The struggle is real!
I booked my test in April and its not until the 2nd week in September, but im learning and taking my test in my hometown of barry, wales and it has around 62% pass rate
No improvement on booking website The DVSA government website is very frustrating interesting statistics from you give permission for Laura and Shannon to make a video again 😅 Best way to book a test is Monday’s 6 am every week it seems 😮
Yeah, Monday 6am is the way to go. It's still very fustrating though. I literally keep refreshing the website at 6am, and then when I finally get in, i'm 1,600th in the queue... Mad. When I finally make it onto the website, my driving center only has available tests 6 months ahead.
I have my test booked for the 9th August and have had it booked since February of this year! I live in Wales and can confirm booking tests has been quite difficult here too. The only difference I noticed with the website since I booked was that it was easier to actually access the booking portal... Other than that no other difference.
Do you think the backlog will ever be up to date? I can't see it being possible and people just have to assume now that the average wait time is gonna be 6 months now.
It’ll take a lot more work than the DVSA are doing right now but it is possible! Pearson fixed the backlog with theory tests by adding a tonne more computers and increasing the availability of test slots. We need a load more examiners but the pay is shyte and no one wants to do it hence why they’ve recruited so few new ones 😢
I failed 2nd time in Morden. Gutted, only 2 minors. Car tried to overtake me just before a roundabout, was reckless driver, but was given a serious fault for use of mirrors. Gutting, now have another 6 month wait. I was so ready, done all the test routes, mastered the manoeuvres. Now have another 6 months wait, and feel like I will get rusty in that time as I’m super ready now. Any recommendations for cancellation apps that anyone has had any luck with? DVSA have been so ineffectual at dealing with the backlog, it’s really tough.
I failed 2nd time in Morden. Gutted, only 2 minors. Car tried to overtake me just before a roundabout, was reckless driver, but was given a serious fault for use of mirrors. Gutting, now have another 6 month wait. I was so ready, done all the test routes, mastered the manoeuvres. Now have another 6 months wait, and feel like I will get rusty in that time as I’m super ready now. Any recommendations for cancellation apps that anyone has had any luck with? DVSA have been so ineffectual at dealing with the backlog, it’s really tough.
I started learning g to drive @ the end of August 22. I past my theory test first time in October 22,. I booked my driving test @ the beginning of November 22 and was given a test date for 28/3/23. My driving instructor was able to bring it forward to 15/2/23. Unfortunately I failed first time due to nerves getting the better of me. I booked a further test and given test date for 31/7/23. Although my instructor advised had been test ready since December 22 this backlog caused me to have to take extra driving lessons and pay more costs to sit further lessons not being in a position to sit private lessons with friends or family. The DVSA are currently not fit for the purpose. I felt so strongly about it that I got my MP to write to transport minister for that department who came back with a load of spiel and excuses. I even started a petition online. Thankfully I past my test second time round @ Morden test centre and my instructor was able to bring my test forward for June. I would be interested if others would be willing to come forward with their experiences and perhaps put our heads together to see if something can be done about this. It seriously needs to change I feel.
I am currently learning and had 1 test last week which I failed. I now want to rebook my test. The system is so so bad. I am ready to complain and get this to stop xx
@@dinaglick8986 thank you for your reply. I’m sorry to hear your having such a hard time . I can imagine quite stressful . I totally agree it really is bad and I don’t know about you but something drastically needs to change . I’m glad you want to complain , quite rightly so . The difficulty I’m finding at the moment is numbers. The more numbers we have who oppose this the stronger chance we have of getting changes made to this appalling system. My first port of call was to take it up with my local MP who wrote to the transport minister in charge of that department. The more of us that do this the more ripple effect it could have . I appreciate you coming forward but we definitely need more number. Good luck with passing your test 😊✌️
Can I sign your petition one year later it just got worse I just tried Monday to book a test and in 30 seconds all the slots were gone there's a big problem with a lot of bots and people booking tests just to resell them for more and the governments not doing anything about it because they get more tax money from it.
I passed yesterday with a last minute test. The DVSA have handled the backlog terribly and it took me 3 times. Last minute cancellations are the only way to get it in Pinner (my centre) quickly. I spent 275 pounds to just get that test. Glad I passed and have escaped this horrible system.
Congratulations 👏👍
Agreed! And sorry you had to pay so much for a test 😢
Well done on passing! How did you get last minute cancellations/who did you pay 275 to? I have a test booked for next month but want to change to somewhere closer thank you
I used the driving test app and now I have my licence been two weeks since I got my car and still enjoy watching these videos 😊
Hi congratulations on passing! 😊which app did you get? Thank you
I booked my test 2-3 months in advance, then I worked really hard to make sure I was definitely ready for it. I made sure I knew most of the roads and used the Otimo app to do the test routes.
Did you have to pay?
@@leaedwards942 no I left a comment on their CZcams channel and they gave me a free membership.
No it's not getting any better and the driving instructors are making it worse. As they are holding up the dates and selling them to upto £200!!!!!
Instructors should be banned
I just wish I passed my test before covid as there was never this issue of finding test dates ever! But I was focused on school at the time. Oh well
I was able to book my test literally while watching the vid thanks for the tips on where to look!
Whether a test centre has a high or low pass rate has no aff3ct on your chances of passing. The same standards are applied throughout the country. Its you standard of driving that will be assessed and if you dont meet those standards then you wont pass
Ur defo right
It absolutely does have an affect. It doesn't affect on your driving ability but what you encounter on the road absolutely helps. Would you rather really confusing roundabouts or simple ones?
I passed mine on 21july Hither Green first time ,booked back in February, I was the only one in the centre , heard they kept cancelling people in last few days but was lucky enough the test went as scheduled , but make sure you keep checking your appointment on DVSA they can change without notifying you
Well done on passing 👍
@@picklestheswift thank you
I love you. I've just booked a test in newtown wales because of you. Availability in my area is completely null. 4 month waiting etc... Newtown had availability like every single day the next month...
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It’s insane to me this is still dragging on. I booked my test last May and didn’t get my test until late October, it’s even harder for learners to get a test now.
I booked mine in may for september ended up getting a cancellation 17th july and passed first time 👍
How did you find the cancellation?
@@ahmadsaeed7168 I downloaded a app called testi
I failed twice in Erith😢, Im so sad ,i feel like giving up
How did the test go? Did you fail by a lot or was it close?… it feels like a huge defeat when you fail but once you pass it’ll be a funny story and you’ll have a driving licence for LIFE!… it’s worth it 😊
I failed 2nd time in Morden. Gutted, only 2 minors. Car tried to overtake me just before a roundabout, was reckless driver, but was given a serious fault for use of mirrors. Gutting, now have another 6 month wait. I was so ready, done all the test routes, mastered the manoeuvres. Now have another 6 months wait, and feel like I will get rusty in that time as I’m super ready now. Any recommendations for cancellation apps that anyone has had any luck with? DVSA have been so ineffectual at dealing with the backlog, it’s really tough.
I’m lucky that I live near Great Yarmouth because Lowestoft and both Norwich centres are not as busy if you can get your foot In the door and use a cancellation app , there’s always close cancellations. even though the three centres are around 50% pass rate, that’s a lot better than 26%!!!
Which website did you go on to get this information Francis? 😦
I failed my driving test last December and am still waiting for my text test. I have a driving test booked October, but hoping to find a cancellation. The struggle is real!
Please, mate, were u test books? I got one for January, but i need one for October 😢 my lively hood depends on it 😢
I booked my test in April and its not until the 2nd week in September, but im learning and taking my test in my hometown of barry, wales and it has around 62% pass rate
No improvement on booking website
The DVSA government website is very frustrating
interesting statistics from you
give permission for Laura and Shannon to make a video again 😅
Best way to book a test is Monday’s 6 am every week it seems 😮
Yeah, Monday 6am is the way to go. It's still very fustrating though. I literally keep refreshing the website at 6am, and then when I finally get in, i'm 1,600th in the queue... Mad. When I finally make it onto the website, my driving center only has available tests 6 months ahead.
@@liam4184 early start for everyone on a Monday morning
I have my test booked for the 9th August and have had it booked since February of this year! I live in Wales and can confirm booking tests has been quite difficult here too.
The only difference I noticed with the website since I booked was that it was easier to actually access the booking portal... Other than that no other difference.
Do you think the backlog will ever be up to date? I can't see it being possible and people just have to assume now that the average wait time is gonna be 6 months now.
It’ll take a lot more work than the DVSA are doing right now but it is possible! Pearson fixed the backlog with theory tests by adding a tonne more computers and increasing the availability of test slots. We need a load more examiners but the pay is shyte and no one wants to do it hence why they’ve recruited so few new ones 😢
Payed £200 for a driving test passed also
There's some new measures (clicking things) to prevent bots - but whether they are working is a different matter...
Clearly fucking not goddamn test slots disappear after 30 seconds of being put up
I realised that 😂 - the whole driving test/booking system needs reforming (bots/not enough tests in general)
@@RachaelT234 the goverments not going to do shit about the bots because it brings them more tax money
Featherstone is so easy to pass
No it really doesn't. Every test centre does a hazard score on all routes to ensure degree of difficulty is similar and consistent.
I failed 2nd time in Morden. Gutted, only 2 minors. Car tried to overtake me just before a roundabout, was reckless driver, but was given a serious fault for use of mirrors. Gutting, now have another 6 month wait. I was so ready, done all the test routes, mastered the manoeuvres. Now have another 6 months wait, and feel like I will get rusty in that time as I’m super ready now. Any recommendations for cancellation apps that anyone has had any luck with? DVSA have been so ineffectual at dealing with the backlog, it’s really tough.
I failed 2nd time in Morden. Gutted, only 2 minors. Car tried to overtake me just before a roundabout, was reckless driver, but was given a serious fault for use of mirrors. Gutting, now have another 6 month wait. I was so ready, done all the test routes, mastered the manoeuvres. Now have another 6 months wait, and feel like I will get rusty in that time as I’m super ready now. Any recommendations for cancellation apps that anyone has had any luck with? DVSA have been so ineffectual at dealing with the backlog, it’s really tough.
I've heard people have been get short notice dates on the testi app and driving test app