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Checking your pupils' driving licence information

Posted by: Ryan Davies, Posted on: 30 November 2015 - Categories: Resources for instructors
Person using an iPad to use the GOV.UK 'view driving licence information' page

It's been 5 months since we abolished the paper counterpart to the driving licence. So it’s important to use the right service if you need to check to see what vehicles your pupils can drive or for any penalty points …

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‘Better Driving’ hits the shelves

Posted by: Sarah Scott, Posted on: 20 November 2015 - Categories: Learning to drive, Resources for instructors, Road safety features
better driving book cover

...for many years now. From the best-sellers like ‘The Official Highway Code’ and the theory test books to’ Driving a Tractor’, we cover every category of road use in almost...

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Using DVSA trade marks in your business

Posted by: Despatch blog, Posted on: 16 November 2015 - Categories: Resources for instructors
DVSA branding for: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Asiantaeth Safonau Gyrwyr a Cherbydau, DVSA register of post-test motorcycle trainers

...want to use them. What we use trademarks for We use trademarks on our products to promote them, show ownership and indicate quality. Our logos are trademarks. As they’re valuable...

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How we try and keep driving tests going – whatever the weather

Posted by: Neil Wilson, Posted on: 6 November 2015 - Categories: Driving test
Cars driving in snow at a set of traffic lights

We understand that it’s frustrating for you and your pupil when we have to cancel driving tests because of bad weather; however, we only cancel if it’s absolutely essential.

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