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  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Watford area

    Driving test candidates in the Watford area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Worcester area

    Driving test candidates in the Worcester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bury driving test centre to re-open

    The practical driving test centre in Bury, Lancashire, is due to re-open on 30 March following repairs and improvement works.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewing your ADI registration just got easier

    You can now let the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) use your photocard licence photo for your approved driving instructor (ADI) badge.

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  • Driving tests return to Warrington

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing driving tests back to Warrington as part of a trial to give a local service for candidates.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 01/2012

    Issue 01/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better testing for better drivers

    From 23 January 2012 the driving theory test will not use prepublished questions in a move to stop candidates learning answers by rote.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Highway Code joins Twitter and Facebook

    The Highway Code has joined Twitter and Facebook to share reminders about the rules for road users.

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  • Changes to the theory test: the facts

    From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.

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  • Driving tests return to Barry

    Driving tests will be returning to Barry as part of a trial bringing practical car tests closer to candidates.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DSA confirms plans to provide a more local service for driving test candidates in Wiltshire

    Driving test candidates in the Trowbridge area will benefit from a more local service under plans confirmed by DSA.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drink-drive rehabilitation courses to be modernised

    Proposals to modernise the drink-drive rehabilitation scheme have been announced by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New standards for driver and rider trainers

    New driving instructors and motorcycle trainers framework released setting out the key competences required.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Professional drivers urged to exchange their paper driving licence

    Bus, coach and lorry drivers with a British paper driving licence are asked to swap it for a photocard licence to get their DQC at no cost.

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  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How to use online ADI services

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has a range of online services for approved driving instructors (ADI) that are available 7 days a week.

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  • New theory test books published

    New books have been published to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the theory test in January 2012.

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  • New driving test centre to open in Irvine

    From 31 October, learner drivers in North and East Ayrshire will be able to take their driving test at a new test centre in Irvine.

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  • Taxi testing in King’s Lynn

    King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council area are introducing DSA driving assessments from September 2011 for would-be taxi drivers.

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  • Driving tests set to return to Barry

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is exploring ways of providing a more local service to deliver tests to candidates in the Barry area.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government