Bedford Driving Lessons

Driving test candidates booked to take their test on 30 November are urged to turn up at the test centre despite the threat of industrial action by examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union.

Driving Standards Agency (DSA) chief executive Rosemary Thew said:

“Not all examiners are members of the PCS union and we cannot be sure that those who are will not turn up for work. We therefore want candidates to attend so that practical tests can be delivered if possible. Theory tests are not affected and will be taking place as planned.

“Candidates who turn up but are unable to take their tests because of industrial action will not have to contact DSA to re-book. They should hear from us with a new date within five to ten working days. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause and are doing everything we can to minimise disruption for our customers.”

If no examiner is available for a test, a new date will be rebooked automatically by DSA and the candidate will be sent details of the new test. If candidates fail to attend they will not be able to claim out-of-pocket expenses if their tests are cancelled – and they will need to rebook their own tests.

Source: DSA 28/11/11