Learner drivers are being exploited by dodgy brokers charging more than double the price for an earlier test.
Endless waiting lists as long as six months to sit practical tests means the slots have become hot commodities.
Given the huge demand, a driving test black market has been created as test bookings are now being sold at inflated prices of around £200 through third party websites, Facebook groups and WhatsApp.
Unofficial broker companies are selling the appointments by using instructors' official Personal Reference Numbers to access available slots, then selling them at an extortionate price where they take the profit off the original fee.
The details are then changed to match that of the buyer.
