Policy papers and consultations

Proposals to improve the availability of driving tests, give learner drivers better information about driving instructors and modernise some test processes.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 30 March 2023

• Driving tests: improving availability and processes

  Foreword Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State…

Proposed increases of about 1.5% to fees charged for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) services, such as theory tests, driving tests and vehicle tests.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 18 January 2022

• Changing the cost of DVSA services for 2021 to 2022

  1. Background This consultation proposes increasing the fees paid for…

• List of proposed fees for DVSA services for 2021 to 2022

  This document shows the full list of increases to fees charged by the…

We’re seeking views on allowing NHS services to carry out driving tests for their staff and allowing emergency services and the Ministry of Defence to carry out driving tests for each other.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 11 October 2021

• Allowing NHS ambulance services to carry out driving tests for their staff

  Introduction The driving test in Great Britain (England, Wales and…

Road safety statement and two-year action plan, addressing road safety issues throughout the lifetime of roads users.

• From: Department for Transport and 3 others
• Updated: 19 July 2019

Changes to moped and motorcycle training to make sure newly-qualified riders are better prepared for riding on modern roads.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 19 December 2017

Seeks views on a proposal to allow learner drivers to take lessons on motorways.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 13 August 2017

Improving how people qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and other changes to the ADI register.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and 1 others
• Updated: 17 July 2014

Impact assessment about changing the approved driving instructor (ADI) training and assessment.

• From: Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency
• Updated: 27 June 2013

Impact assessment about replacing the approved driving instructor (ADI) 'check test' with a 'standards check'.

• From: Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency
• Updated: 27 June 2013

Seeking views on plans to introduce a compensation scheme for approved driving instructors (ADIs) who are suspended but then not removed from the ADI register.

• From: Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency
• Updated: 8 March 2010