Making our theory test booking service more accessible
Making our theory test booking service more accessible
Find out more about the work we are doing to make the theory test service as accessible as possible.
Making the conduct expected of driving instructors clearer
Jacqui Turland, ADI Registrar, explains how certain types of inappropriate conduct by a driving instructor might be dealt with to protect learner drivers, and protect and improve the reputation of the ADI profession.
2 months since the driving test changed
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Lesley Young OBE, Posted on:
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Driving instructors, Driving test, Learning to drive
It’s been nearly 2 months since we implemented the changes to the driving test. Chief Driving Examiner, Lesley Young, shares some of the feedback we've had so far from our driving examiners, learner drivers and driving instructors.
Help us improve the trainer booking process
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Mark Winn, Posted on:
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Learning to ride, Motorcycle trainers, Vocational trainers
Last year, we ran two workshops in Nottingham and Cardington to see what changes we could make to improve the motorcycle and vocational trainer booking service. We'd like your feedback to help us develop the ideas you gave us in the workshops.
Improving motorcycle training: consultation results
Last year, between 30 December 2016 and the 17 February 2017 we held a consultation on proposals to improve the way that motorcycle training works in Great Britain. I wanted to go through each of the proposals, the level of support received for each proposal and explain how we’re going to progress these.
How RoSPA helped us make sure the changes to the driving test are safe
In September, RoSPA carried out a risk assessment of the driving test changes. Gordon Witherspoon, Deputy Chief Driving Examiner, explains what happened on the day.
Driving test changes: making sure you have everything you need
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Lesley Young OBE, Posted on:
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Driving instructors, Driving test, Learning to drive
Lesley Young, Chief Driving Examiner, addresses your feedback about the driving test changes handbook we sent to you in September to help you prepare.
Getting ready for the new driving test: an examiner’s view
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Dave Wedgewood and Laura Unwin, Posted on:
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Driving instructors, Driving test
Dave Wedgewood, Local Driving Test Manager and Laura Unwin, Driving Examiner explain the training they've received for the new driving test.
What we’ve done to make sure the new driving test is accessible for everyone
Passing your driving test is important to everyone. But it can be especially important, and even life changing, to someone with a disability as it can really help give them their independence.
Lock it or lose it: motorcycle and moped security and theft
Earlier this year the Metropolitan Police launched a campaign to advise riders on how to keep their scooters safe, by using things like security chains when locking up your bike. I wanted to share some of their messages with you so you can help your pupils keep their motorcycle safe and secure.
Driving test changes: 3 months to go
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Abigail Holland, Posted on:
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Driving instructors, Driving test, Resources for instructors
With 3 months to go until the driving test changes, Abigail Britten, Acting Head of External Communication, gives an update on a handbook being sent to all instructors, and takes a look at some data we've got about how far our communication has travelled so far.
Related content and links
'Ready to Pass?' campaign toolkit for driving instructors
Find graphics to use on your social media and website to encourage your pupils to be ready to pass the driving test.