Learner drivers may still facing months-long waits for tests despite a government crackdown on booking abuses, the AA has warned. New rules being rolled out from spring 2026 are a “step in the right direction”, according to experts at AA Driving School. But they have warned that ministers must go further to tackle the chronic shortage of test slots. The changes come as waiting times remain well above pre-pandemic levels, leaving many learners unable to drive for work or education . Under the