Driving test fees to rise
Learner drivers who are already dreaming of the day when they can head down to their local Ford of Fiat dealership to purchase their first motor may have some additional unexpected costs to get out of the way first.The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has revealed the cost of tests is going up.
Motorists sitting the practical exam will be looking at paying £62 instead of £56.50, while those who still need to pass the theory paper will have to shell out £31 rather than £30.
The new fees will be implemented for any tests booked on or after March 30th.
DSA chief executive Rosemary Thew said the group had been reluctant to put prices up, especially in the current financial climate.
However, she pointed out: "The agency is largely self-funding. We receive only a small amount from general taxation and have to recover most of our costs through test fees."
In other news, DSA revealed earlier this year the motorcycle test in the UK would be split into two parts.
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