Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of levels of pressure on driving examiners to increase driving test pass rates; and what safeguards are in place to ensure that test outcomes are based on candidate performance and road safety considerations.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has not changed the standard for the practical driving test. Examiners assess learners against a consistent national standard, and outcomes are based solely on learners’ performance and road safety.

All driving examiners receive comprehensive initial training, supported by ongoing refresher training and regular quality assurance activity to ensure consistency of testing standards nationwide.