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Driving Test Axed Over Damp Seat After 285-Mile Trip, Father Says

The DVSA declined to comment on the specific complaint, directing learners to its reporting process.

Overview

  • Jacob Caroll, 27, says he drove from Chichester to Scarborough on December 15 after months of failing to secure a local test slot.
  • He alleges the examiner refused to sit in the passenger seat due to raindrops, declined a blanket he offered, and ended the appointment before the car moved.
  • Caroll says the seat’s dark patch was a stain and that the car had been professionally cleaned the day before the test.
  • He was told he must pay to rebook, with the next available slot reportedly in April as his theory test nears expiry.
  • His family described the trip and hotel costs as a significant burden, while the DVSA issued a general statement encouraging formal complaints.