How long learners actually waited
Time between booking and taking a test for people who completed one that month. Half waited less and half waited longer.
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“Tests taken within 7 weeks” is the share of completed tests taken within 7 weeks of booking, including rescheduled tests. It describes past results, not your chance of finding an appointment within 7 weeks now. The “Tests conducted” figure covers a different, annual period.
Two figures. One clearer picture.
Median actual wait versus appointment availability
DVSA publishes both figures because they answer different questions.
How far ahead DVSA had to look
Point where at least 10% of weekly appointments remained available. It is not a live appointment search.
These figures describe different parts of the booking journey. Many learners may obtain an earlier test through cancellations or newly released appointments.