Driving test consultation: the proposed changes explained

...the driver training industry. The proposals are to: increase the ‘independent driving’ part of the test from 10 to 20 minutes ask candidates to follow directions on a sat nav...
...the driver training industry. The proposals are to: increase the ‘independent driving’ part of the test from 10 to 20 minutes ask candidates to follow directions on a sat nav...
...Protection Act requires data controllers to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office, unless they’re exempt. Use the ICO’s self-assessment tool to work out if you need to register. You can...
Following my recent blog post on driving test waiting times, I wanted to tell you more about what we’re doing to improve how we train and recruit new driving examiners....
...should have to take CBT course. We’ve considered this suggestion before, but it would be costly to introduce and there aren’t enough motorcycle instructors to do all the extra courses....
...to improve before taking another assessment. However, if all else fails and the instructor continues to show an unsatisfactory level of instruction, DVSA will remove their certificate of authorisation. I...
...to us, we’ve added extra legal protection by getting some of them registered. This helps us guard our intellectual property in actions against infringers, who might try to misuse them....
...influencers to circulate information about the risks of third-party services encouraging learner drivers to report any misuse of their details related to driving test bookings to our data protection manager...
...hard to think of a downside to it, to be honest, it just makes sense. You’ve got to go on the motorway anyway, better to have it with an instructor...
...are always helpful. We’ve also published a news story to encourage riders to take part in the scheme. So, if you’re interested in brushing up your skills, have a look....
...time limit after the consultation. An assessment to be allowed to down-train instructors We’re proposing to offer a bespoke half-day assessment for instructors who want to down-train other instructors. If...