DS has a test booked for the end of October. It was the earliest test we could get after he passed his theory.
He's ready to take his practical test now (has been for a few weeks) but I can't get an earlier test for love nor money!
Except that's a lie - if I'm willing to shell out over the odds or pay to sign up to an app, I might get a test sooner! But, I refuse to become part of the problem.
I've seen several slots come up, but, every time I click to book the slot is taken! No doubt by a goddamn sniper app.
Why are the government allowing this BS to continue? They're quick to block my access to the booking site because I manually refreshed the screen a dozen times, but yet the bots can book multiple slots!!
This won't get better until the powers that be put a stop to unscrupulous companies making a fast profit on selling tests at an inflated rate. And stop the apps.
I get there's a backlog. Recruitment & retention issues with driving instructors. However the lack of action against questionable bookings is only compounding the issue.
If only ranting on mumsnet could expedite the process.