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From Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
  • Driving test candidates warned on vehicle recalls

    Some vehicles are being recalled by manufacturers and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

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  • ADI check test to be replaced from April 2014

    The approved driving instructor (ADI) check test will be replaced with a new ‘standards check’ from April 2014.

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  • DSA publishes 2-year business plan

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has published its business plan for 2013 to 2015 which sets out the agency’s priorities and objectives.

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  • Green light for driving tests at Halfords in Rutherglen

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from Halfords in Rutherglen have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving examiner strike on 5 April: candidates urged to attend tests

    Candidates with tests on the afternoon of Friday 5 April should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.

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  • Government to overhaul young driver rules in bid to improve safety and cut insurance costs

    Green paper on improving the safety and reducing risks to young drivers launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving examiner strike: candidates urged to attend tests

    Driving test candidates with tests on Wednesday 20 March should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.

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  • Green light for fire stations to host driving tests

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from fire stations were given the go ahead today (13 March) by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DSA warns on Driver CPC training deadlines

    You must do Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you’re a lorry, bus or coach driver.

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  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 01/2013

    Issue 01/2013 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving examiner strike cancelled

    A strike by driving examiners in Wales planned for 1 March 2013 has been cancelled.

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  • ‘First’ for DSA and Nottingham Trent University

    Driving tests are to be offered from a university in a trial launched by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Nottingham Trent University.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of foreign languages on driving tests

    A consultation on the use of foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on theory tests and practical driving tests has been launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New motorcycle rules coming into force

    New rules affecting motorcyclists in Great Britain will be introduced from Saturday 19 January 2013.

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  • Green light for driving tests at Halfords

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from branches of Halfords have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 06/2012

    Issue 06/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improving motoring services

    Suggesting improvements about how motoring services are delivered consultation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving examiner strike on 30 November: candidates urged to attend tests

    Driving test candidates with a test on Friday 30 November should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.

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  • The new home on the web for DFT and DCLG

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Department for Transport and Department for Communities and Local Government

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  • Highway Code campaign wins top award

    A campaign encouraging road users to keep up to date with The Highway Code has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government