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

Why Driving Test Waiting Times Are So Long in Mallorca

Mallorca’s driving test backlog is being driven by a shortage of examiners and too few practical test appointments.

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 there such a long wait for driving tests in Mallorca?

The main reason is a shortage of examiners across the Balearic Islands. With too few staff handling too many students, appointments build up and waiting times stretch out for months. For many learners in Mallorca, that means more lessons, more costs, and a longer wait before they can take the practical test.

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