🚗 Learning to Drive in 2025? Here’s the Truth About the Test Backlog If you're learning to drive this year, you're not alone in wondering “why is it still so hard to get a test?” Here's what's really going on 👇 📅 The backlog is still huge – During the pandemic, over 1.3 million tests were cancelled or delayed. Even though the DVSA is now doing more tests than before COVID (about 150,000 a month), at the current pace, it could still take: ➡️ Over 6 years to clear the backlog of people who still need to pass (not quite the covered up cracks that DVSA are predicting) ➡️ Or up to 11 years if you count every missed test spot Yes they are employing more examiners, but unfortunately more are leaving the industry and at a rate that is too hard for them to keep up with. But on the positive: ✅ Pass rates are improving – More than 50% of learners are now passing, up from around 45% pre-COVID. So if you’re fully prepared and working with a good instructor, your chances are bette...
How To Achieve A Perfect Forward Bay Park If you are asked to do a forward bay park as your manoeuvre during your driving test then you would be directed to a public car park (Reverse bays would take place at the test centre car park if it has one). At which point you would be asked to choose a space on the left or the right and park your car safely forwards into a bay. To do this safely and correctly - at 4front Driving School , we advise our students to keep the car positioned to the left if you are choosing a space on the right. And vice versa keep the car positioned to the right if you are choosing a space on the left. Depending on how busy the car park is will probably affect the decision you make regarding choice of space. You may also need to indicate early if the car park is busy so that you don't build up a backlog of drivers getting frustrated with you stopping. However, the more confident and competent you become with this manoeuvre, the quicker, s...