Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up

Published: 5/24/2025
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Driving lesson prices are on the rise, leading to financial struggles for learners like Paige, a single mom cutting back on essentials to afford lessons. Instructors defend the higher prices, citing increased business expenses. The backlog of practical driving tests is forcing learners to take more lessons, further increasing costs. Transport Secretary pledges to reduce test waiting times, as learners and parents feel the strain of the escalating prices.