Thousands more learner drivers are waiting for exams with the lust growing by an extra 100,000 bookings in the past year.

The DVSA is could crack down with new rules around driving tests in a bid to cut the massive backlog.

Thousands of motorists are being caught out by the same issue while taking their driving tests, according to data from the DVLA.

The goal is to better prepare learners for real-world driving conditions, particularly on rural and high-speed roads.