An email alert from the DSA:<\/p>\n
\nPlans to take driving tests closer to candidates <\/strong><\/p>\n
Driving test candidates could benefit from a more local service as the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery. <\/p>\n
As well as using conventional driving test centres, DSA is looking at whether tests could also be delivered from other venues such as local authority buildings, hotels or leisure centres. <\/p>\n
The trials will provide practical car tests in selected areas that no longer have a local test centre, but still have a significant demand for tests. The aim is to provide a service for the local community and ensure that candidates are able to take their test at convenient locations. <\/p>\n
Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said: <\/p>\n
\u201cI want us to be more flexible and innovative in delivering driving tests to make sure that we are offering people the best service possible wherever they live. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur aim is to provide a more local service that is both convenient for candidates and cost effective. <\/p>\n
The trials are due to take place in seven locations across Britain: Ashford, Ayrshire, Dumbarton, Louth, Warrington, Wiltshire and one location in Wales that is still to be decided. The trials will be monitored to assess any impact on levels of customer service and the cost of delivery, as well as making sure the integrity of the test is maintained. <\/p>\n
DSA will then decide whether the trials can be rolled out to other areas without a test centre where there is a significant demand, and where suitable routes and venues can be identified. <\/p>\n
The trials will only involve practical car tests; theory test centres will not be affected. <\/p>\n
You can find copies of the local press releases on the Department for Transport website. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
It’s interesting that many of the listed locations correspond to places where test centres have recently been closed (and which I’ve written about on here due to the antics of local ADIs and wannabe politicians).<\/p>\n
Also funny is how one forum already has some joker labelling it as a moneymaking scheme by the DSA. I guess he can be forgiven his crass ignorance over the kerfuffles surrounding test centre closures in these areas, and the fact that this is obviously something the DSA has HAD to do after being leant on by the government, rather than do through choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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