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From Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
  • New driving test service for Middleton

    Driving test candidates in the Middleton area will get a more local facility when a new driving test service opens in November 2012.

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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 05/2012

    Issue 05/2012 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

  • Driving standards for lorry and bus drivers

    New frameworks setting out the competences expected of lorry, bus and coach drivers have been published today (24 September 2012).

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  • Driver CPC: don’t miss the bus

    Many professional bus and coach drivers have less than 1 year to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 04/2012

    Issue 04/2012 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

  • Contract awarded for hazard perception clips

    The contract to refresh the hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been awarded to London-based company Jelly.

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  • Driving tests brought closer to home with partnership deal

    Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • New powers to protect learner drivers

    Driving instructors who pose a major threat to public safety face immediate suspension under new legislation put forward in Parliament.

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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 03/2012

    Issue 0X/20XX 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

  • Highway Code app launched to improve road safety

    The Highway Code is undergoing a digital revolution as Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, launches an interactive app for smartphones.

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

  • Local partnership ensures driving test service in Angus continues

    Driving tests will continue to be available in Arbroath and Forfar following an agreement to offer tests from 2 local supermarkets.

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

  • New online service for bus and lorry drivers

    A new online driver enquiry service allows drivers to view how many hours of periodic training they have completed towards their Driver CPC.

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  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 02/2012

    Issue 02/2012 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

  • Driving tests return to Southend

    Driving test candidates in Southend-on-Sea benefit from a better local service as DSA brings practical driving tests back to the town.

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

  • Safety improvements for motorcyclists and lorry and bus drivers

    Measures to boost safety for motorcyclists and lorry and bus drivers have been put forward in Parliament.

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

  • Motoring agencies business plans for 2012 to 2013

    Publication of the business plans and performance frameworks for the Highways Agency and the Department for Transport’s motoring agencies.

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

  • More driving test candidates to benefit from better local services

    Driving test candidates are set to benefit from a more convenient service as a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery is extended.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Glasgow area

    Driving test candidates in the Glasgow area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Kettering area

    Driving tests candidates in the Kettering area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Manchester area

    Driving tests candidates in the Manchester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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