ABC News posted an article on Tuesday 19 October 2021 highlighting an issue of NSW learner drivers facing a long wait to book in their test to attain their P-plates due to the halt in testing over the NSW lock down period.
The onflow of this issue is a lack of apprentice candidates who have their drivers licence.
In an environment of builders and trades people screaming for apprentices and trainees, this delay in licence testing adds further strain on the industry.
see the full article here – NSW Learner drivers forced to wait months for P-plate test after coronavirus halt – ABC News