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Lincolnshire: DVSA shortages spark fury as rural learners face costly driving test struggle

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The DVSA is facing mounting criticism over a shortage of driving test slots, after a Lincolnshire council warned rural learners are being priced off the road.West Lindsey District Council has agreed to formally contact the DVSA demanding a rethink on local test provision, after councillors said residents are being forced to travel miles just to take their exams.The move was approved at a full council meeting, following a motion from Councillor Lesley Rollings.

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Council Leader Jackie Brockway will now write to the DVSA, with copies of the letter also being sent to Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh and Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Andrea Jenkyns.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say At the heart of the row is the lack of a local driving test centre.

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Councillor Rollings said this is hitting young...

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