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The Shortage of Driving Examiners in Mallorca
Mallorca has too few active driving examiners, which is one of the main causes of the backlog.
Published: June 13, 2026
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Are there enough driving examiners in Mallorca?
Officially there are more examiners on paper than are actually working, but only a smaller number are currently in service. That gap is one of the main reasons practical test capacity remains so tight in Mallorca.
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1FAQ
Why are driving test waiting times so long in Mallorca?
A shortage of examiners and high summer demand are causing the delay.
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2FAQ
How long is the driving test backlog on the Balearic Islands?
Around 9,000 learner drivers are waiting for a practical test.
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3FAQ
Does the driving test delay affect traffic in Mallorca?
Long waits can mean more practice driving and extra traffic.
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4FAQ
What can driving schools in Mallorca do while students are waiting for a test date?
They extend practice, but that can raise costs and scheduling pressure.
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5FAQ
Why is it harder to get a driving test appointment in Mallorca in summer?
Summer demand pushes an already limited system to its limit.
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6FAQ
Would more flexible driving test hours help Mallorca?
More flexible hours could help make better use of existing capacity.
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7FAQ
Which areas outside Palma could benefit from more driving test capacity in Mallorca?
Manacor and Llucmajor could help relieve pressure outside Palma.
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