Tag: learner drivers
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Why Driving Examiners Are Quitting: The Stress Behind the Wheel Test Delays
Introduction: A demanding job behind the wheel For many learners, obtaining a driving license is a rite of passage. But the journey often begins long before the car is steered onto the road. In recent years, the role of the driving examiner has become increasingly stressful, with more candidates, tighter targets, and a testing system…
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New law clamps down on driving test bots to protect learner drivers
New steps to curb driving test bots In a move aimed at protecting learner drivers and reducing the long waiting lists for driving tests, the government has announced a plan to tighten controls on third parties who buy and resell driving test slots. The proposed legislation seeks to ensure that only learner drivers can book…
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New law targets driving test bots to protect learners and curb inflated slots
New law targets driving test bots to protect learner drivers A new government plan aims to crack down on the use of automated “bots” to book driving tests and resell slots at inflated prices. The reforms, announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, would restrict third parties from booking driving tests on behalf of learners and…
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New law targets driving test bots to free up slots for learners
New rules aim to curb driving test bots and third-party resellers A new law designed to clamp down on automated and third-party manipulation of driving test bookings promises to free up much-needed slots for learner drivers. The government says the bill will restrict third-party resellers from siphoning off test appointments and will give the Driver…