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Exam backlog in the Balearic Islands: 7,000 driving students waiting — why are examiners missing?

Are Driving Tests in Mallorca Harder Than on the Mainland?

Many learners in Mallorca feel the driving test is tougher, but the bigger issue is often the backlog and examiner shortages.

Published: April 21, 2026
Exam backlog in the Balearic Islands: 7,000 driving students waiting — why are examiners missing?

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Are driving tests in Mallorca harder than on the mainland?

That claim comes up often, but it is difficult to prove without consistent standards and comparable data. What is clear is that many learners in Mallorca feel pressure from both the long waits and the high failure rate. The result is a sense that the test is stricter, even when the bigger issue may be staffing and organisation.

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