This script scrapes and stores the availability of timeslots for Car Driving Test at all RTA Serivce NSW centres in the state.
Dependencies
- Account with RTA NSW where you can have passed knowledge test, hazard test etc.
- chrome driver executable in your PATH variable
- Python3 and Selenium installed
- Optional jq and R for creating reports from results
Usage
Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/sbmkvp/rta_booking_information
Set your working directory to the repo
cd rta_booking_information
Copy and modify the sample settings file
cp settings_sample.json settings.json
Change the username, password, if you already have a booking and the specific centres you are looking for. If you leave the centres null all centres will be searched.
Run the script (for bash based systems e.g. mac/linux/WSL)
./scrape_availability.py
Run the script (for windows)
python3 scrape_availability.py
The results should be saved in the results folder. You can convert these to csv report by using the second script (requires jq,bash and R with tidyverse)
./create_status_report result_file.json
This has been tested to work in my system but there are numerous edge cases where this might fail.
- Your account status is different to mine
- RTA changes website.
- RTA IT team blocks your IP
- The website is very slow
If the website is slow and the script fails at selecting the driving test on a new booking try increasing the wait_timer.
Disclaimer:
- For personal use only.
- Dont break the law or cause disruption using this.
- Using automated scripts irresponsibily can cause booking loss, disruption of services etc. be careful and know what you are doing.
- You are responsible for your actions.
