The DSA have recently issued a reminder on this matter.

It is to bring to people’s attention the fact that using sites other than the official DSA site, to book driving tests on-line, can result in people paying out extra on top of the normal test booking fee, sometimes without realising.

The DSA have issued a statement on the matter on their twitter site here stating  “Don’t get tricked into paying a hidden booking fee; book your driving test using the only official site”  and include a web link to the relevant area here of the Directgov site.

Comments please from driving instructors and driving schools who are BADDIA (Bedford and District Driving Instructors Association) members giving driving lessons, Pass Plus, a2om BTEC in Driving Science, advanced lessons, automatic lessons, disabled lessons, towing lessons, refresher courses, motorway lessons, fleet training, instructor training, in preparation for driving tests or driver improvement in the Bedford area

Candidates urged to attend tests by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

The DSA have issued the following advice:

‘The PCS union is asking its members to take strike action on Wednesday 24 March.

If you have a driving test booked for that day, we ask you to attend as scheduled.

We won’t know the effects of the strikes until the day as not all of our examiners and staff are members of the union. We don’t know at this stage who will attend for work, which is why we ask that you arrive for your test regardless.

You don’t need to do anything and there is no need to contact DSA.

If you can’t take a test because of the action, you will have the test rebooked automatically, free of charge, and an appointment confirmation will be sent by email or post.

If your new appointment isn’t suitable you can change it online at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.

Strike action on 8 and 9 March

If you were unable to take a test because of PCS union strike action, you will have the test rebooked automatically, free of charge, and an appointment confirmation will be sent by email or post. You do not need to contact DSA.

If your new appointment isn’t suitable you can change it online at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.

Comments, if any, please from driving instructors and driving schools who are BADDIA (Bedford and District Driving Instructors Association) members giving driving lessons, Pass Plus, a2om BTEC in Driving Science, advanced lessons, automatic lessons, disabled lessons, towing lessons, refresher courses, motorway lessons, fleet training, instructor training, in preparation for driving tests or driver improvement in the Bedford area