This has been talked about for a couple of weeks, but at the test centre today it would appear that not all ADIs are aware of it.
Here’s an email alert that I received from the DSA today:
Driving examiner strike – candidates to attend tests
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union is asking its members to take strike action on Monday and Tuesday, 8 and 9 March.
If you have a driving test booked for either day, we ask you to attend as scheduled.
We won’t know the effects of the strikes until the day as not all of our examiners and staff are members of the union.
We don’t know at this stage who will attend for work, which is why we ask that you arrive for your test regardless.
You don’t need to do anything and there is no need to contact DSA.
If you can’t take a test because of the action, you will have the test rebooked automatically, free of charge, and an appointment confirmation will be sent by email or post.
If your new appointment isn’t suitable you can change it online at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.
Nottingham seems to get away without much disruption (well, it has in the past) – it all depends on whether examiners are members of the PCS Union or not. The wording of this alert also suggests that even PCS members may not comply with the request for action.
Just turn up for test as usual. And if you do have one cancelled, don’t forget to get a claim form (electronic version here) (the candidate must fill in the form and make the claim). You can get the cost of the lesson and other legitimate expenses back.