Learner drivers are being warned that driving tests may be cancelled and rescheduled this month as a wave of strike action over pay, pensions, jobs and redundancy terms gets underway.
Driving test examiners who are part of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will take part in a series of rolling strikes across the country from December 13. The strikes are due to take place in different parts of the UK on different dates and will affect candidates taking tests for cars, motorcycles, lorries, buses, tractors and other specialist vehicles.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as issued advice to drivers ahead of the strikes. People are being warned that practical tests may be unable to go ahead if they fall on strike dates, however theory tests will not be affected by the strikes.
