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Finding DVSA on social media

Posted by: Linda Kingston, Posted on: 29 October 2015 - Categories: Resources for instructors
DVSA crown logo on a laptop

Over the last few years, the use of social media has grown worldwide, in fact it’s now very much a part of modern life.

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Meeting with the industry

Posted by: Mark Magee, Posted on: 15 October 2015 - Categories: Driving instructors
Lesley Young ( former Chief Driving Examiner) presenting at an event

...gives us a good opportunity to meet new faces, catch up with the more familiar faces, and to get feedback on our plans and hear about any burning issues within...

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7 ways we’ve made The Highway Code easier to use online

Posted by: Bill Pope, Posted on: 8 October 2015 - Categories: Resources for instructors, Road safety features
Mobile phone on the Highway Code rule 185 page

...been promoting these services over the past 4 years. Thank you for that. So now I have a plea for you. Keep promoting these services and explain the difference they...

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Modernising motorcycle training

Posted by: Mark Winn, Posted on: 2 October 2015 - Categories: Learning to ride, Motorcycle trainers
Motorcycle wheel next to cones on motorcycle pad

Last year, we commissioned research to look at how we can improve compulsory basic training (CBT). The main aim is to have courses that better prepare learner riders to ride...

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