Learner drivers complain of being told to increase speed by testers

One driver reported making a wrong turn because they had the windows down and misheard instructions, part of covid-19 safety policies. File Picture.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is receiving more than 180 complaints a month about driving tests, including gripes from drivers who were told they were “over-cautious” on the road.

The RSA said there had been 2,205 complaints in 12 months, with a particularly high number in August, when 297 were logged by the authority.