Driving test on Chol HaMoed
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Question
Shalom u’vracha,
My wife has a driving test that was scheduled for Chol HaMoed. The test was supposed to take place earlier but was postponed because of the war. Is it permitted to take a driving test on Chol HaMoed, and is this considered a “davar ha-aved” (a matter that would cause a loss) that is permitted to do on Chol HaMoed, or is it forbidden? And if it is permitted – is there nevertheless any value in avoiding taking the test on Chol HaMoed?
Thank you.
My wife has a driving test that was scheduled for Chol HaMoed. The test was supposed to take place earlier but was postponed because of the war. Is it permitted to take a driving test on Chol HaMoed, and is this considered a “davar ha-aved” (a matter that would cause a loss) that is permitted to do on Chol HaMoed, or is it forbidden? And if it is permitted – is there nevertheless any value in avoiding taking the test on Chol HaMoed?
Thank you.
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
If it is possible to take the test at another time, and there is no financial loss from postponing the test, it is forbidden, since this is a form of work that is not for the needs of the festival.
If it is not possible to do it at another time, or postponing it will cause financial loss, it is permitted. In that situation, there is no need to refrain from taking the test.
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