NAO Warns DVSA Backlog Prolongs Until 2027
Average waiting times at 22 weeks in September, 70% centers hit 24-week max.
1.1 million tests undone due to Covid-2020/21, 360,000 unscheduled.
DVSA hired 83 examiners vs 400 target.
Automated bots charge £500 vs £62 standard fee.
30% learners need driving for work, Martha Machiek fears certificate expiration.
Department for Transport deploys military examiners, DVSA ran 74,847 extra tests.
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