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Written question asked by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 March 2023. It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 20 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Driving Instruction: Plymouth

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to increase the availability of driving instructor tests in Plymouth.

Answer

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency operates a 12-week booking window for approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 [driving ability] tests, and part 3 [instructional ability] tests. A ‘book to hold’ system is in place for people booking a test outside of that window. The book to hold list is assessed daily to monitor demand.

In Plymouth, as of 15 March 2023:

  • there is availability for the ADI part 2 test within the booking window;
  • no part 2 tests booked to hold; and
  • one part 3 test booked to hold.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
165196
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Driving instruction Qualifications Plymouth
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk