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Working together: DVSA and the driver training industry  

Working together: DVSA and the driver training industry  

DVSA’s Director of Driver Services, Pauline Reeves, details ways that we are working to try to improve how we communicate with you.

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Finding DVSA on social media

Posted by: Linda Kingston, Posted on: 29 October 2015 - Categories: Resources for instructors
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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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Finding driver and rider trainer services and information

Posted by: John Ploughman, Posted on: 29 September 2015 - Categories: Resources for instructors
Phone showing the welcome to GOV.UK web page

GOV.UK is the best place to find government services and information. But with so many services all in one place, what’s the best way to find what you’re looking for?

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How to get the most out of your Driver CPC training

Posted by: Liz Heaton, Posted on: 11 September 2015 - Categories: Vocational trainers
Man showing the Driver CPC practical demonstration

It’s now been a year since Driver CPC became compulsory for all professionals drivers. Since then, drivers and operators have spoken about the benefits they’ve got from Driver CPC. Some...

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Help us to stamp out illegal driving instruction

Posted by: Andy Rice, Posted on: 10 September 2015 - Categories: Driving instructors
Blue light on a police vehicle

Firstly, I want to thank those of you who have reported an illegal driving instructor to DVSA. These reports are vital and help us to bring the criminals who abuse...

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More ADIs needed for the practical driving test trial

Posted by: Lesley Young OBE, Posted on: 3 September 2015 - Categories: Driving test
Finger pointing at sat nav in a car

Earlier this year, DVSA began to trial a new version of the practical driving test. We regularly review the driving test to make sure that it keeps pace with modern...

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Protecting the reputation of the driver training industry

Posted by: Mark Magee, Posted on: 25 August 2015 - Categories: Driving instructors
A driving instructor and pupil on a lesson

The vast majority of instructors maintain a high professional standard and are a credit to the driver training industry. To make sure this continues, it’s important that DVSA takes appropriate...

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What we’re doing to reduce driving test waiting times

Posted by: Phil Lloyd, Posted on: 14 August 2015 - Categories: Driving test
Approved driving instructor sat in a car with a pupil

You may have noticed that waiting times for a driving test have gone up recently in some areas. We’re working hard to bring waiting times down in those areas. Here’s...

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