The number of learner drivers caught cheating in their driving tests has skyrocketed in the UK as candidates face long waiting times.

The expert has said it "creates bigger problems" for learners ...

Nearly 3,000 people were caught cheating on theory and practical driving tests in 2025, a massive increase on the previous ...

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Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

The government has proposed forcing learner drivers to wait six months in between their theory and practical tests ...