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The hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been recognised with 3 road safety awards in 2014.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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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 cost of car and motorcycle theory tests will drop from £31 to £25 in October 2014, and then to £23 in October 2015.
The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today (10 April 2014).
Driving test candidates will now no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test.
Changes are being made to improve road safety and social cohesion, whilst reducing fraud and costs.
Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.
Some rules for motorcycles, lorries and buses used for driving tests are changing to let trainers use more easily available vehicles.
Conclusion of the Motorcycle Test Review.
Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service.
Candidates with tests on Friday 31 May 2013 should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Plans to offer driving tests from Halfords stores in Ashton-under-Lyne, Bromsgrove and Hemel Hempstead have been given the go ahead.
Some vehicles are being recalled by manufacturers and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.
Plans to offer practical driving tests from Halfords in Rutherglen have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.
Candidates with tests on the afternoon of Friday 5 April should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Driving test candidates with tests on Wednesday 20 March should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Plans to offer practical driving tests from fire stations were given the go ahead today (13 March) by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.
A strike by driving examiners in Wales planned for 1 March 2013 has been cancelled.
Driving tests are to be offered from a university in a trial launched by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Nottingham Trent University.
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