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

Why It Is So Hard to Recruit Driving Examiners in Mallorca

Recruiting examiners in Mallorca is difficult because of housing, travel, island allowances, and administrative hurdles.

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

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Why is it harder to recruit driving examiners for Mallorca?

Recruiting examiners for Mallorca is difficult for practical reasons, not just staffing reasons. Travel, housing costs, island-specific allowances, and the need to move between islands can all make the job less attractive. There are also bureaucratic hurdles before new examiners can start work.

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