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Driving Test Fiasco!

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sunglasses123 · 24/07/2020 17:05

Am I being unreasonable? My son had his driving test booked during lockdown so its now been cancelled. The booking was originally via my old company email address which is now obsolete. I emailed DVSA quoting two references for security reasons which of course is understandable.

Two emails later there is still no response. I called them numerous times and the 0300 number either cuts you off when you choose Option 2 or if you do happen to get through it says the wait time if over an hour and to email!

I then called again this afternoon at 1630 and a message is playing saying they are closed but that they are open until 1800. I played it a few times to ensure that I heard correctly!

Is this government at its very worst? I know from a previous role as a supplier to government that they are not efficient in these sorts of scenarios and that the workers will be based at home due to the pandemic.

My AIBU is - are these workers having a good old skive? Surely they wont be furloughed as government employees?

I have now put in a formal complaint to the next layer but would it surprise me if a email came through stating that the test was the day before yesterday!!

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sunglasses123 · 24/07/2020 17:08

I have now just received this! Is this a complete joke??

Thank you for your email.

We are currently unable to respond to your email due to priority work the Agency is undertaking as a result of COVID19.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time, we will respond to you as soon possible.

Please do not reply or send further emails

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