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I thought the same thing when I read it. The funny thing in the article is that that tidbit almost reads like a throwaway line.
by master_crab 3y ago
I thought the same thing when I read it.
The funny thing in the article is that that tidbit almost reads like a throwaway line.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoPretty soon, everything will require a proof of identity, either administered by Apple/Google via their mobile device or, ideally, a government provided API that is baked into law as an inalienable right.
- michaelt 3y agoIn the specific case of booking a UK driving test, you must already have a photocard 'provisional driving license' and you must be willing to provide it, for it to be exchanged for a full driving license. So although mandatory proof of identity is problematic in many contexts, it's not a problem here.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoThen of course the solution is to simply limit it to 1 appointment per person (or license number) at any given time. And not allow name changes. Seems like a fix that can be done in a couple hours at most. > A provisional licence number and candidate name is required to book a test but this can be changed once the slot is sold at a profit. Some of the brokers use business accounts that are intended for instructors to book multiple slots for students.
- behringer 3y agoYes. That fact that it isn't is pretty clear evidence that somebody's getting paid to allow this.
- dfawcus 3y ago"must already have a photocard 'provisional driving license' " No, one can also use a paper (green) provisional license, and then you have to take a passport to the practical test. These are the only non-photocard licenses which are still valid (in provisional or full variants). After passing, one would end up with a photocard full license.