DSA wrong in theory
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• The Driving Standards Agency has been warned to expect a wave of legal action after it made a driver retake his practical test after deciding he didn't need a theory test—and then changed its mind.
Jim Brady of Biggleswade's Al Driving School says the DSA told Brian Turner last November he would not have to take a theory test if he wanted to obtain a LGV licence.
"The DSA said Turner had a full C category on his licence already," says Brady. "Although thinking this was wrong I allowed Turner to do just the practical test, which he passed on 4 December."
Turner began work with a removals company on 7 December but was told by the DSA a week later that it had made a mistake and he would have to sit the theory test. "I was disgusted," says Brady, "especially since he had to do another practical test as well. This has affected my good name as a trainer and I am taking legal advice."
Turner says he was told by the DSA that it would pay all costs incurred while taking the tests, which he has since passed successfully. But during the week he did his practical course he only received a basic week's wage and, along with his firm, he is contemplating legal action.