❓ This WA parliamentary question investigates whether driving schools receive preferential treatment when booking driving tests, including block bookings and required student details. The answers confirm preferential treatment for specific cases and block booking availability.
AnsweredQoN 825Legislative Council
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(1) Are driving schools given preference when booking driving tests? (2) If yes to (1), why? (3) Are driving schools able to book a block of driving test appointments? (4) Do driving schools need to provide the name of a student or learners permit number when booking driving tests? (5) If no to (4), what details does the driving school need to provide to book appointments?
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Answered
9 April 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
(1) Yes.
(2) The Department of Transport policy accommodates bookings for a number of driving schools with candidates who have disabilities or are required to undertake a practical driving assessment for medical fitness to hold requirements.
(3) Yes.
(4) Yes.
(5) Not applicable
(2) The Department of Transport policy accommodates bookings for a number of driving schools with candidates who have disabilities or are required to undertake a practical driving assessment for medical fitness to hold requirements.
(3) Yes.
(4) Yes.
(5) Not applicable
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