Driving tests may be affected by bad weather

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
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Icy conditions can cause delays

Britain is braced for round two of ‘the big freeze’ but what will this mean for learner drivers who have their driving lessons or driving test affected by the adverse weather conditions?

Although we can’t speak for other driving schools, when it comes down to driving lessons with RED Driving School our instructors will give you as much notice as possible if the conditions are bad enough to prevent a lesson going ahead. 

Sometimes this can be a tough call, as while safety is of course paramount, adverse conditions are also an opportunity to get some experience and confidence for when you’re driving on your own.  Ultimately, your instructor will carefully consider the situation and If the driving lesson is cancelled, you’re instructor will re-schedule and you will not be charged.

If you have a driving test upcoming then you’re probably praying more than most that we don’t see any more snow anytime soon.  If the snow does start to fall then check out the Direct Gov website link which has all the information you might in case of your practical test being called off:  http://bit.ly/8ZN8MI. 

Of course your RED Driving Instructor will be fully informed of procedure should conditions affect tests but it doesn’t hurt to bring yourself up to speed as well.  If your test is re-scheduled, The DSA will rearrange your test at no further cost. 

As always we wish our learner drivers who have practical tests upcoming the best of luck, although we’re sure you won’t need it!

 

Driving tests and bad weather – a message from the DSA

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Some driving tests may be affected by winter weather over the next few days.

The Met Office has forecast colder weather with snow showers becoming increasingly likely. Some parts of the country may have significant snowfall.

Your driving test

If you’re due to take your practical test, follow the advice given on your appointment email or letter. You should call your test centre only if there is snow or ice in your local area on the day of your test.

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DSA do not conduct tests in bad light or bad weather conditions for the safety of the candidate and the examiner. Another appointment will be arranged automatically at no further cost, but compensation is not payable.

A new appointment date is usually sent within three working days. This may take longer when there’s a period of prolonged bad weather.

If you haven’t heard about a new appointment within seven working days, you can check the status of your booking online at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.

If your test hasn’t been rebooked at that time, you should call our customer service centre.