Driving test appointment delays hit two-year minimum despite lengthy waits

Sustained normalization of test wait times toward pre-pandemic levels (under 8 weeks) would likely ease entry into the driving-eligible population, potentially supporting incremental demand for vehicle sales, insurance products, and automotive-related services over a 12–24 month horizon.

If wait times plateau around 15–20 weeks without further improvement, the modest tailwind to vehicle and insurance demand would persist at current levels, with no material acceleration or deterioration in related sector performance.

A reversal toward 25+ week waits would suggest renewed capacity constraints or staffing shortages at test centers, potentially dampening new driver licensing rates and creating headwinds for automotive retail and insurance underwriting in affected regions.