Learner drivers are at risk of paying more than they need to for driving tests by booking through unofficial websites, reveals Adrian Baldry of AN Baldry School of Motoring, one of the top driving schools in Suffolk.
The third-party websites are charging learners additional administration fees to book their theory and practical driving tests, a service that the official Driving Standards Agency (DSA) website offers at no extra cost.
Adrian, who has more than 14 years experience in driver training, advises learners to be careful when booking their tests and avoid such scams; “The best way round it is to always book through the official site. It’s worrying that so many third-party sites have started popping up and I want to draw the public’s attention to the issue. The unnecessary mark-ups are a rip-off when drivers can just as easily book online for a basic fee with the authorised DSA site.”
However, by placing the letters DSA in their search listings which show up on Google, many of the sites confuse young drivers into thinking that they are booking through the official DSA site.
In some cases, learners have paid more than £50 to book their theory test, which only costs £31 when booked directly through the DSA’s own website. “It’s a wasted expense that few learners, or their parents, can afford,” said Adrian.
A N Baldry School of Motoring is a well-established driving school with an excellent pass rate. Call Adrian Baldry on 01449 616711 for further information or to book driving lessons.
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