Join the Turbo Driving Forum today. Relax, chill out and post regularly
We welcome all road users!

Driving Examiners Begin A 48 Hour Strike In December 2017

Learning to drive is not cheap, but the rewards are great when you pass. Indeed, it opens up new job prospects too. Passing your test can also give you greater freedom to travel. Therefore, this category is for learner drivers.
Post Reply
User avatar
Caravan Man
Hot Hatch Driver
Hot Hatch Driver
Posts: 208
Joined: Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:27 pm

Driving Examiners Begin A 48 Hour Strike In December 2017

Post: # 2774Post Caravan Man »

Driving Examiners Begin A 48 Hour Strike In December 2017

On the day that the new driving test comes into force, the driving examiners go on a 48 hour strike.
The examiners claim that they need to work longer hours for exactly the same pay.
As we know the new driving test saw many changes including the use of sat-navs.
Those changes are not the issue but it seems that maybe the examiners have to work that little longer.
Obviously, because of the strike, there will be disruption to some pupils taking tests on these days.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... ake-effect
User avatar
Motor Mouth
Hot Hatch Driver
Hot Hatch Driver
Posts: 265
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:57 pm
Location: In a BMW

Re: Driving Examiners Begin A 48 Hour Strike In December 2017

Post: # 2788Post Motor Mouth »

I think a lot of driving tests were taken on those two days though.
If the driving examiners think they are being exploited, then I hope they get this sorted soon.
My other car is a Reliant Robin and you can say what you like!
User avatar
Charlie
Hot Hatch Driver
Hot Hatch Driver
Posts: 211
Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:12 am

Re: Driving Examiners Begin A 48 Hour Strike In December 2017

Post: # 2800Post Charlie »

Well, the driving examiners have the right to strike just like any other industry.
Good luck to them.
Stay safe everyone!
Post Reply