What happened: Touts are reportedly paying driving instructors £250 kickbacks to use their login details to bulk-book driving tests, which are then sold at a high markup.
Why it matters:
- This practice limits fair access to driving tests for genuine learners.
- It undermines the integrity of the booking system and impacts driving instructors and test candidates.
MNN Take: The scheme exploits instructors’ access to the booking system, allowing third parties to profit by reselling test slots, which may delay or block legitimate test bookings.
Sources: BBC News (Breaking)