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84 extra driving tests to be available a week at new Blackpool test centre when two new examiners join team

84 extra driving tests to be available a week in Blackpool, says DVSA

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Drivers fined and vehicle seized in police stop and check in Blackpool

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Huge change to driving tests as learners need to wait longer to rebook

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

Blackpool Test Centre in Warbreck Hill Road was due to close on Thursday, March 30 after the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) was served notice by the landlord of the site. It had planned a temporary move to the HGV Test Centre in Kirkham but after talks with the landlord the agency has extended its lease until May 31

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The driving theory test centre based at Blackpool Technology Park is one of 6 test centres in the North West to be axed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

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DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

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