🚨 LEARNER DRIVERS – WARNING! ARE YOUR DETAILS BEING SOLD? 🚨
Some driving instructors used to make extra money by buying and selling driving test bookings.
Since the DVSA changes on 12 May 2026, that opportunity has been stopped. But now some have allegedly found another way of making extra dosh!
💷 YOUR DRIVING LESSON ENQUIRY COULD BE SOLD FOR AS LITTLE AS £30!
Some people are allegedly selling learner drivers’ contact details to other instructors, sometimes even trainee driving instructors.
They may not care whether the instructor is fully qualified, properly authorised, experienced or suitable for your needs.
All they want is to sell your details and make extra money!
🛑 HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
✅ Before giving your details, ask whether they actually have an instructor available.
✅ Ask whether your details will be passed or sold to another instructor.
✅ Check whether the instructor is a qualified ADI or legally authorised trainee PDI.
✅ Do not assume your enquiry will stay with the driving school you contacted.
⚖️ YOUR DETAILS ARE PROTECTED BY UK GDPR
Driving schools must have a valid lawful basis for sharing personal information and must be transparent about how it is used.
Selling personal details without meeting data protection requirements may breach UK GDPR.
📢 REPORT TO DVSA
If you suspect an instructor is involved in misconduct, unauthorised driving instruction or inappropriate handling of learner enquiries, report your concerns to the DVSA.
The DVSA can consider instructor conduct concerns. Data protection breaches are separately regulated by the ICO.
**YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS AN
