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  • Review of foreign languages on driving tests

    A consultation on the use of foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on theory tests and practical driving tests has been launched.

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

  • Driving Standards Agency launches consultation on a review of language support provided for driving test candidates

    Consultation launched seeking views on whether driving tests should be conducted only in the national languages of English, Welsh or British sign.

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

  • New motorcycle rules coming into force

    New rules affecting motorcyclists in Great Britain will be introduced from Saturday 19 January 2013.

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  • Green light for driving tests at Halfords

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from branches of Halfords have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • Driving examiner strike on 30 November: candidates urged to attend tests

    Driving test candidates with a test on Friday 30 November should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.

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  • New driving test service for Middleton

    Driving test candidates in the Middleton area will get a more local facility when a new driving test service opens in November 2012.

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

  • Contract awarded for hazard perception clips

    The contract to refresh the hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been awarded to London-based company Jelly.

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  • Taking testing to the customer

    Halfords Group PLC and Mantra Learning Limited buildings to partner in car driving test practicals.

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

  • Driving tests brought closer to home with partnership deal

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

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

  • Local partnership ensures driving test service in Angus continues

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

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

  • Driving tests return to Southend

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

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

  • More driving test candidates to benefit from better local services

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

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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 Glasgow area

    Driving test candidates in the Glasgow 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 Kettering area

    Driving tests candidates in the Kettering 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 Manchester area

    Driving tests candidates in the Manchester 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 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

  • 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

  • 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