The latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows a consistent rise in the number of automatic tests conducted. The AA Driving School now predicts one third of all driving tests will be taken in an automatic car in 2026/27. If current growth continues, AA Driving School expects automatic driving tests could reach 32% for the 2026/27 year. The rise in automatic tests, says the AA Driving School, is being fuelled by a combination of technological innovation and Government policy. Between 2014 and 2024, the volume of automatic cars increased from 16.3% of the parc to 29.3% by the end of last year.