08-01-2013, 01:24 PM
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Driving tests hosted by Halfords
I have just seen this news item. What do you think about it?Practical driving tests will be available from branches of Halfords from next month, the Government has announced.
The first test centre will open at the firm's Wellingborough store on February 5, before the initiative is rolled out to branches across the country in the coming months.
All tests will be conducted by Driving Standards Agency (DSA) examiners.
The firm's director of communications, David Sawday, told Sky News the store offered learner drivers a "non-threatening environment to meet your examiner and start your test".
"All the people in the country are within a 20 minute drive of a Halford's store so we are a very accessible location," he added.
Other sites under consideration as future test centres include Glasgow, Altrincham, Market Harborough and Hemel Hempstead.
And the car parts and bicycle retailer may not be the only private sector company enlisted to help provide "a more local service for driving test candidates".
08-01-2013, 02:25 PM
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Re: Driving tests hosted by Halfords
I think it seems like a good idea; saves on dedicated premises - although I wonder if testing depot staff have been put out of work - most of them are probably OK, hopefully.I know that Halfords are doing car mechanics MoTs and servicing now at their own garages which are separate from the shops. My daughter has started using them and, so far, she says the service has been excellent and prices seem competitive. A couple of things they have not charged her for. .
08-01-2013, 04:01 PM
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I hope whoever thought this up at Halfords gets a bonus.No use for me, tho, I was clocked at 36 MPH on a busy dual carriageway (30 mph limit)
I sent in my license & back came the reply "AHA you have Parkinsons, come for an appraisal of your driving in our place in LONDON"
No way, I let my license go. It was a relief in a way.
08-01-2013, 06:15 PM
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Re: Driving tests hosted by Halfords
Originally Posted by Robert Junior
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I hope whoever thought this up at Halfords gets a bonus.No use for me, tho, I was clocked at 36 MPH on a busy dual carriageway (30 mph limit)
I sent in my license & back came the reply "AHA you have Parkinsons, come for an appraisal of your driving in our place in LONDON"
No way, I let my license go. It was a relief in a way.
09-01-2013, 11:11 AM
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Re: Driving tests hosted by Halfords
Originally Posted by Robert Junior
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I sent in my license & back came the reply "AHA you have Parkinsons, come for an appraisal of your driving in our place in LONDON"
09-01-2013, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce
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Who is Parkinson and what were you doing with his licence?
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