More than 70,000 waiting for driving tests amid highest ever number of applications

Young people in particular have been highlighting the delay in waiting for a test as they return to college.

A total of 71,554 people are “ready” for a driving test around the country but are waiting for an examiner to become available, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

The figures come as test centres are experiencing the “highest number of applications for driving licences ever”.