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 changes to driving licence upgrades if you take a test in an automatic vehicle, and reducing the motorcycle engine capacity needed for some tests.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 14 July 2021

• Simplifying driving licence upgrade and motorcycle test rules

  1. Executive summary The government is proposing two relatively small…

Impact assessment about the relocation of Wick driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 17 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Perth driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Montrose driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Silverstone driving test centre (DTC) to Weadon goods vehicle testing station (GVTS)

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Grimsby driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Cannock driving test centre (DTC) to Featherstone goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Grantham driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Derby driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Bathgate driving test centre (DTC) to Livingston goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Salisbury driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Chelmsford driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Leighton Buzzard driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Assessment about relocating of Aberdeen North (Bridge of Don) driving test centre (DTC) to Aberdeen goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Longbenton driving test centre (DTC) to Gosforth goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Newbury driving test centre (DTC) to a goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Assessment about the relocation of Glasgow (Springburn Park) driving test centre (DTC) to Bishopbriggs goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Impact assessment about the relocation of Dumfries driving test centre (DTC) to Dumfries goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 16 December 2014

Give your views on options for changing the amount of language support given in the theory and practical driving test.

• From: Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency
• Updated: 10 October 2013

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