18-year-old Kayla Van Dorsten travelled 400 miles for a driving test; new data predicts average distance could reach 25 miles by 2030 due to local test slot scarcity.
18-year-old Kayla Van Dorsten travelled 400 miles for her driving test due to a six-month waiting list and public transport strikes. New data from Marmalade suggests that by 2030, learners may have to travel up to 25 miles for a test, reflecting the increasing scarcity of local test slots and centres. The average distance travelled for tests increased by 48% in 2023 compared to 2019, with the South East of the UK showing the highest increase at 130.77%. If this growth rate continues, learners could face travelling 25 miles for a test in 2030, a 194% increase from 2019 distances.
August 05, 2024
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