Germany shut down much of public life during previous Covid waves – resulting in many budding drivers having to cancel or postpone their driving tests. But there’s a host of learner drivers who can’t get to the last hurdle of their journey – an appointment for the practical exam. READ ALSO:(article continues below) See also on The Local:Tests backed up until 2022Novice drivers who are dreaming of cruising down the Autobahn currently have to reckon with unusually long waiting times for a practical driving test appointment. READ ALSO: What to know if you are buying a used car in GermanyDelay costs money for learnersThe delays in the testing process are likely to be felt financially by learner drivers. “Because of the waiting times, learner drivers are taking extra lessons before the test to avoid getting out of practice,” said driving instructor Peter Hörnle from Ochsenhausen in Baden-Württemberg.

Source: The Local August 17, 2021 08:03 UTC