As I understand it, no tests went out from Colwick MPTC for two weeks during the snow. Apparently, Chalfont Drive had them all cancelled for one day longer than Colwick did!
I also found out today that no tests went out Saturday, and all of today’s were also cancelled. It was -8ºC last night, and foggy, so everywhere was iced up this morning – and since it never got above -3ºC all day, it stayed iced up.
EDIT: All Tuesday (21st – ice), and now Wednesday (22nd – snow) have been cancelled. I had one scheduled for the Wednesday.
There’s not a lot anyone can do about the weather (though to listen to some, you would be forgiven for thinking otherwise).
But I think people need to be aware of the effect this will have on test waiting times. Even before the snow, my pupils were picking up earliest-possible dates in March 2011. The current situation is going to push that out by at least another 3 weeks by my estimate.
EDIT: People are still foolishly using the internet to try and find out if their tests are cancelled.
Look on the letter/email you recieved from the DSA to confirm your test, and phone the local test centre . They – and only they – are the ones who can confirm whether or not your test is going ahead. If you don’t phone them (or turn up if you don’t have their number) then you will probably lose your money.