Driving examiner strike on 31 May: candidates urged to attend tests
Candidates with tests on Friday 31 May 2013 should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Tests will be rebooked automatically if they're cancelled because of the strike
Driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service union are planning to take strike action on Friday 31 May 2013.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is doing everything it can to make sure that tests go ahead as planned and urges all candidates to come for their test as usual.
You won鈥檛 have to contact DSA to rebook if you can鈥檛 take your test because of the strike action. You should hear from the agency with a new date within 5 to 10 working days.
Out-of-pocket expenses
You can claim out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled, but you must have turned up for your test to do this. If you don鈥檛 turn up, you鈥檒l have to rebook your own test and you won鈥檛 be able to claim expenses.
Cancelling or changing your test
You鈥檒l still be able to book, change or cancel practical driving tests online on 188体育.
Theory tests
Theory tests aren鈥檛 affected by the strike action and will be taking place as planned.