Recently, several citizens have requested explanations regarding the cancellation of certain driving test results, including cases where the driving licence had already been issued. The Public Services Agency (PSA) explains how these checks are carried out and the reasons why such decisions may be taken.
1. Why are driving tests checked even after they have been completed?
The examination process for obtaining the right to drive vehicles is an area exposed to increased risks of fraud, corruption and improper assessment of candidates' skills. For this reason, the PSA selectively reviews audio and video recordings of both the theoretical and practical tests.
These checks make it possible to identify violations of the examination procedure, irregularities that went unnoticed or were not penalised accordingly, as well as potential attempts to commit fraud.
Road safety is a key reason why these checks are necessary. A candidate who has been unjustifiably declared “Passed” may pose a danger not only to their own safety but also to pedestrians, passengers and other road users.
The cancellation of results awarded in breach of legal provisions, following individual and duly reasoned procedures, contributes both to restoring legality and to discouraging examination fraud and improper assessments.
2. What violations are identified during subsequent checks?
The situations identified include: crossing intersections when the traffic light is red, failing to give way to pedestrians or other vehicles, performing dangerous manoeuvres, and the examiner intervening in the vehicle's controls to prevent an accident.
3. How is the decision made and what rights does the individual have?
Each case is examined individually, based on the recordings and other relevant evidence. The individual is informed about the procedure and may submit explanations and evidence. Any decision taken must be justified in fact and in law and may be challenged in accordance with the law. The cancellation of the examination result and any consequences for a driving licence that has already been issued are determined in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
A violation of the examination procedure does not automatically mean that the candidate committed an act of corruption. The responsibility of the candidate and that of the examiner are assessed separately.
4. Can the individual register for the examination again?
An individual whose examination result has been cancelled is entitled to register and take the examination again, subject to the conditions laid down by law.
Verification results in 2026
According to data compiled by the PSA, since the beginning of 2026, 27,176 candidates have received a “Passed” result in the practical test. Following administrative verification procedures, 186 passing results were cancelled (approximately 0.68% of all “Passed” results). During the same period, 11 examiners were dismissed or excluded from the examination process, according to the institution's records.
Road safety remains a priority
The PSA's objective is not to cancel driving test results as an end in itself, but to ensure that the right to drive is granted following a genuine and fair assessment that complies with road safety requirements.
A serious mistake overlooked during an examination can have far more serious consequences in real traffic conditions.
