The Department of Infrastructure says changing the way driving tests are scheduled will make the system more efficient.
Tests for HGVs, motorbikes and buses will now be held on certain days of the week from the middle of next month.
3,000 driving tests are held each year - more than 80 per cent of them are for cars.
Minister Ray Harmer says grouping the tests by vehicle type will make the system more efficient and cut waiting times.
Island hosting major maritime conference this week
A huge event this week will see business leaders from the maritime sector gathering together.
Next to stay open after new deal reached
The Island's branch of Next is going to stay open, as a deal with the shop's landlord has been reached.
New Laxey Wheel visitor centre opens doors
Manx National Heritage is celebrating the opening of a new visitor centre at the Laxey Wheel.
Students urged to get meningitis jabs
Young people are being urged to get vaccinated against a strain of meningitis before going into further education.
MHK queries number waiting for public housing
How many people are currently waiting for public housing?
King to visit Island today
Douglas is preparing to welcome King Charles this morning.
Warning over parking suspensions for King's visit
Police are warning anyone parking where they shouldn't before the King's visit tomorrow may find their car towed away.
Peel residents outraged over toxic powder spread near young gull
Residents in Peel say they've contacted police after toxic powder was spread along a street to discourage seagulls.
