Python Challenge 7 007_Driver Number

This is a Python coding activity involving string manipulation and encouraging structured coding that asks students to develop an application to collect data from UK drivers and generate a DVLA driver number for them. It provides opportunities to encourage the use of subroutines and functions and to discuss how they help solve the problem. It also provides opportunities to discuss user interfaces and the complexity of building systems for diverse populations. The provided solution is of course just one of many approaches, more able students night expand on this … and should be encouraged to.
There is also room to discuss the importance of personal data and how check codes are used to prevent fraud.
I have added a video link about the use of this number from GOV.UK
NB: The numbering system is to allow me to track resources it does not indicate teaching order or difficulty. To facilitate uploading Python files have had file extension changed to .txt you may need to change this back to the .py extension.