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Theory test changes: 28 September 2020

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From 28 September 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you’ll watch.

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Coronavirus: driving tests

Guidance

Find out what changes to expect because of coronavirus (COVID-19) when you take your driving test.

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Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance

Guidance

Guidance for driving instructors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider training and tests, including working safely

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Getting an MOT

Service

When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.

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Get an MOT for a HGV, bus or trailer

Service

How to get an MOT for an HGV, bus or trailer, including how to book the test, prepare the vehicle and documents and the test result.

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Drivers' hours: rules and guidance

Collection

Rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers on how many hours you can drive, exemptions from the rules, and when the rules can be relaxed temporarily.

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What the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency does

We carry out driving tests, approve people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carry out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carry out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitor vehicle recalls.

DVSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport.

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Gareth Llewellyn
Chief Executive, DVSA
Gareth Llewellyn
Carrie Dolan
Director of Corporate Services, DVSA
Peter Hearn
Director of Operations (North), DVSA
Richard Hennessy
Director of Operations (South), DVSA
Marian Kitson
Director of Enforcement, DVSA
Adrian Long
Director of Corporate Affairs, DVSA
Helen Milne
Chief Financial Officer, DVSA
Paula Pitcher
Director of People, DVSA
Becky Thomas
Director of Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology
Shrin Honap
Non-Executive Chair, DVSA
Jacob Abboud
Non-Executive Director, DVSA
Ian Baulch-Jones
Non-Executive Director, DVSA
Matthew Campbell-Hill
Non-Executive Director, DVSA
Emir Feisal
Non-Executive Director, DVSA

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Use the link to find the right number, email or address to contact DVSA about driving tests, instructor services, MOT, operator licensing and Driver CPC.

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