Reflecting on our successes in 2022


I hope that you started 2023 in good spirits with your family and friends. I want to thank you for your contributions over the past 12 months.  

Our achievements in 2022

I know that the last year was difficult for many of us, and I know and understand the challenges that you’ve faced because of the impact of the pandemic and long driving test waiting times. I speak to many of you and listen to your concerns, so I know this also means potentially having to miss out on new pupils. 

We would not have been able to increase the number of tests without the support and help of you and our driving test examiners. Thank you for continuing to provide high quality training to your pupils, preparing them for their tests and encouraging them to delay it if they are not ready.      

There are lots of things we’ve done together that we can all feel proud about. I’d like us take a moment to reflect on these and celebrate our achievements.  

What our plans are for 2023

The work is not finished yet and we will continue to work with you to help get more new qualified drivers on the road, helping them to have access to employment, education and the economic and social opportunities that will help support the country’s recovery. 

I want to highlight what we have planned for the upcoming year including continuing our work in bringing driving test waiting times down, the launch of our improved and expanded campaign website, investing in our people, new technologies, and more.   

I’ve written a blog to reflect on our successes in 2022 on GOV.UK and tell you more about our plans for this year. 

Yours faithfully,

Loveday Ryder

Chief Executive

Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency