There has been an announcement from the government to say they are now taking extra measures to help cut the cost of running a car, including efforts to reduce whiplash fraud and a freeze on the cost of a vehicle MOT and review of the price of a driving test price. Also included in the Read More
No more foreign language driving tests
Currently, people are able to take their car and motorcycle theory tests with a voiceover in one of 19 foreign languages, and use interpreters on both theory and practical tests. However, following a public consolation, the UK’s Road Safety Minister Robert Goodwill made an announcement in October that, as of April 7th 2014, test candidates Read More
Don’t be “conned” when booking your test
A new issue the DSA is advising new drivers about is copycat websites promising to book your driving test. Copycat websites claim they will book your theory and practical tests for you, but add a premium charge for their service. Some also add an additional charge for ‘pass protection’, which offers you a free retest Read More
Revised ADI code of practice
A revised code of practice for approved driving instructors (ADIs) has been published. The revised code, which is voluntary, has been drafted by some of the associations representing ADIs. It’s a framework within which all instructors should work. Professional standards The code has been accepted and welcomed by DSA. Mark Magee, ADI Registrar, said: “DSA Read More
Review of the ADI qualification and registration process
A consultation on the way that people qualify as ADIs and the arrangements for their registration has been launched. The consultation, which runs until 8 August 2013, includes a range of proposals to modernise the way in which people qualify to become ADIs. Options for change The consultation sets out 3 options for changing the Read More
New website to help road users improve their skills
A new website designed to help road users develop and improve their driving and riding skills has been launched. Safe Driving for Life (www.safedrivingforlife.info) has been developed by DSA in partnership with its official publishers, TSO. Interesting and interactive material The website is a one-stop information resource which will be rolled out in 4 phases. Read More
DSA and VOSA to merge
DSA and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) are to merge into a single agency which will bring together their testing and standards services. Rosemary Thew, DSA Chief Executive, has also announced that she will be stepping down and leaving the Civil Service on 30 June 2013. Alastair Peoples, VOSA Chief Executive, will become Read More
New penalties to tackle tailgating and middle lane hogging
Careless drivers who put other road users at risk face on-the-spot penalties under new measures announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. The changes will give the police powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving, giving them greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences – such as tailgating or middle Read More
Official publication for new driving instructors
DSA has launched a new DVD-ROM to help people preparing to qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI). The official DSA theory test for approved driving instructors’ includes hundreds of official theory test revision questions similar to those used in the ADI part 1 test, including case studies and references to the source material.It also Read More
Driving instructor criminal record check changes
From 17 June 2013, DSA won’t be sent a copy of your instructor’s criminal record check when they’ve applied for it. This means that they’ll be the only person who gets a copy of the certificate. DSA will still see an electronic record of whether their criminal record check has anything recorded on it or Read More