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  • Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • Driving tests will continue to be available in Arbroath and Forfar following an agreement to offer tests from 2 local supermarkets.

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

  • Driving test candidates in Southend-on-Sea benefit from a better local service as DSA brings practical driving tests back to the town.

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

  • Driving test candidates are set to benefit from a more convenient service as a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery is extended.

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

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

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

  • Driving tests candidates in the Kettering area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Driving tests candidates in the Manchester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • Driving tests in Dumbarton are being evaluated as part of a national trial to provide a more local service for driving test candidates.

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