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Written question asked by Lord Lingfield (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 September 2023. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Driving Tests

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent the abuse of the driving test block booking system through the purchase and resale of test appointments by unofficial brokers.

Answer

DVSA has already taken a range of measures to restrict abuse of driving test booking services.

The DVSA is continuing to take steps to block cancellation services from accessing the booking system. These applications, however, are constantly evolving and changing, and the DVSA’s work on this is ongoing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9937
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Internet Driving tests Sales
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk