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  • 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

  • Driving test candidates could benefit from a local service as the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) trials a new approach to providing tests.

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

  • Driving tests in Wiltshire 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

  • The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing practical driving tests back to Louth.

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

  • The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is carrying out a trial approach to delivering a local service for driving tests in the Warrington area.

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

  • Driving tests in Ashford are being evaluated as part of a national trial that aims to provide a more local service for candidates.

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

  • The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing practical driving tests back to Cumnock by the end of July 2011.

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

  • The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing practical driving tests back to Girvan by the end of July 2011.

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

  • The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is reminding learner motorcyclists to wear suitable clothing when they take their motorcycle tests.

  • Bath theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with the neighbouring theory test centres in Bristol and Swindon.

  • Clydebank theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Glasgow.

  • Solihull theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with the neighbouring theory test centres in Birmingham and Coventry.

  • Motherwell theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and will merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Glasgow.