英媒：英国70%驾照路考考点要排队6个月

Group 1 - The UK is experiencing significant delays in driving test appointments, with 70% of test centers having wait times reaching the maximum limit of 6 months [1] - The National Audit Office (NAO) reported that 1.1 million driving tests were not conducted during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, with approximately 360,000 individuals yet to rebook their tests [1] - The backlog is expected to be fully resolved by November 2027, leading to the emergence of a black market for test appointments, where candidates are paying up to £500, nearly eight times the official test fee [1] Group 2 - The delays in driving tests are impacting candidates' income and personal economic situations, with 30% of candidates indicating that obtaining a driving license is a necessary condition for employment [1] - The DVSA has faced challenges in retaining examiners due to competitive salary issues and safety concerns, with only 83 examiners hired since 2021, falling short of the target of 400 [1] - The UK Department for Transport is implementing measures to address the backlog, including recruiting military driving examiners and allowing only candidates to book their tests starting next spring [2]