The DVSA (Drive and Vehicle Standards Agency) has issued a warning to learner drivers.
It comes as driving examiners who are part of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) will strike in March. The strikes are part of the union’s ongoing dispute with the government and employers.
PCS members will strike across 10 days of March. The strike will be regional with each area striking for two consecutive days.
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The first day of strike action will be March 6 and the final day of action in the latest period of rolling strike action will be on March 28. Driving and Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA) test centres across the UK will be affected.
James Armstrong, CEO at Veygo is encouraging not to worry, and to use this time for extra practice for when tests resume. He said: “Over the past few years, learners have had various knockbacks, including extensive backlogs and delays to both lessons and test dates, with some areas of the UK still facing up to 24 weeks wait to take their practical test.
"These strikes will no doubt be another knock for learners, particularly early in the year when learners may have hoped to secure their pink licence and make the most of driving in the year ahead. Despite this, we urge learners not to be disheartened, and to make the most of any extra time to get in some more private practice so that when they do take their test, they have a higher chance of passing first time."
Full list of DVSA workers strike dates March 2023
- March 6 and 7: London and south east
- March 9 and 10: South west and Wales
- March 20 and 21: East Midlands, West Midlands & Eastern England
- March 23 and 24: North west and Yorkshire & Humber
- March 27 and 28: Northern England and Scotland
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