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Driving examiner strike: March 2023
News story
Some driving tests might be affected by strike action at times during March 2023.
Some vehicles tests, including MOTs for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and trailers, might be affected by strike action during March 2023.
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.
You must complete your annual training and assessment by 31 March 2023 if you’re an MOT tester - check the training topics and book your assessment.
Ready to Pass?
Campaign
Get ready to pass your driving test, find out why people fail, practise ‘show me, tell me’ questions and learn how to deal with nerves.
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) changes
Open consultation
Proposals for reforms to how drivers renew and evidence their DCPC and how exceptional circumstances could be dealt with.
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What we do
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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- Vehicle tester and traffic examiner strike: March 2023
- Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules
Research and statistics
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- Ending or extending temporary exemptions to road haulage cabotage
- Changes to HGV and bus driving tests and allowing car drivers to tow a trailer without an extra test
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