 The rise comes in next week |
Learner drivers are to pay �42 for their driving tests following a �3 rise, it has been announced. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will also increase charges for motorcyclists from �48 to �51, and lorry and bus drivers from �76 to �80.
The DSA says the increases will be used pay for a three-year programme to ensure its test centre network is brought up to European standards.
The rises will come into effect for all tests booked after 8 December.
The plans follow a consultation between the DSA, the driving instructor industry and road safety groups.
New European laws mean full motorcycle tests will be too dangerous to carry out on the road.
As a result, the DSA needs to build dozens of new test centres.
Their plans are subject to parliamentary approval.
Fees were last increased in November 2002 for car and motorcycle tests, and in August 2001 for lorries and buses.
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