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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.
Today (Tuesday 10 September 2013) is the deadline for many bus and coach drivers to have completed their first block of periodic training.
The Driving Standards Agency is calling for evidence about the effectiveness of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Bus and coach drivers with ‘acquired rights’ are being warned that there’s less than a month to finish their training.
Short distance repair and testing drivers to be made exempt from additional professional driving tests and training.
Questions and answers from the webchat with the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Registrar on 9 July 2013 about modernising driver training.
Some rules for motorcycles, lorries and buses used for driving tests are changing to let trainers use more easily available vehicles.
Issue 03/2013 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.
Off-road manoeuvre test is safer and cheaper review concludes.
A revised code of practice for approved driving instructors (ADIs) has been published.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced changes to the drink drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS).
Plans to improve the qualification process for driving instructors have been announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.
Motoring services such as driving tests and goods vehicle testing are going to be provided by a single agency.
Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has launched a new DVD-ROM to help people preparing to qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI).
From 17 June 2013, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) won’t be sent a copy of your criminal record check when you’ve applied for it.
Candidates with tests on Friday 31 May 2013 should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Issue 02/2013 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.
Plans to offer driving tests from Halfords stores in Ashton-under-Lyne, Bromsgrove and Hemel Hempstead have been given the go ahead.
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