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Consultation launched on plans to improve basic training for motorcycle riders, including standard of instructors.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A consultation has opened to improve the structure and delivery of compulsory basic training courses for motorcyclists.
The January 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
New computer-generated imagery (CGI) clips replaced old filmed clips in the hazard perception part of the theory test on 12 January 2015.
The hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been recognised with 3 road safety awards in 2014.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning learner drivers to avoid copycat websites and save money by using GOV.UK.
Some vehicles are being recalled by Vauxhall and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.
The deadline for lorry drivers with acquired rights to finish their first 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training has now passed.
The cost of car and motorcycle theory tests will drop from £31 to £25 in October 2014, and then to £23 in October 2015.
The August 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
More than 80% of annual tests for lorries, buses and trailers will cost less from 1 October 2014.
New figures show that lorry drivers with acquired rights will complete their first block of periodic training by 10 September 2014.
The June 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
Vehicle Identity Checks won't be required to return written-off cars in roadworthy condition from October 2015.
Drivers are being reminded to keep their distance as road safety charity Brake reveals that 6 in 10 drivers admit to risky tailgating.
Motorists are being encouraged to not miss a thing and keep up to date on their journey by using digital radio.
The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today (10 April 2014).
The April 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
Driving test candidates will now no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test.
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has today (2 April 2014) launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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