RAGING learner drivers attacked or threatened examiners virtually every day last year, shock figures reveal.
Calls for the test chiefs to be given body cameras grew as it emerged 362 were targeted — more than double the total of 170 eight years ago.
In recent years one examiner suffered a broken jaw when he failed a candidate.
Others needed treatment for fractures and cuts.
Most attacks were verbal, while some failing candidates have driven off with examiners trapped inside the cars.
The yearly toll — topped only by the 610 immediately after Covid lockdowns were lifted — was unearthed by online platform ClickMechanic.
Boss Andrew Jervis said: “A driving test is a high-pressure situation.
“However, examiners should not be in fear of physical or verbal attacks.”
Learner drivers are facing record test waiting times.
But the Driving and Vehicle Standards Authority insisted: “Whatever has happened, don’t take it out on our staff.
“If you do, we’ll press for the strongest possible penalties.”
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