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24 July 2008

"Learning to Drive" Public Consultation Event at Cardiff

The evening "Learning to Drive" Public Consultation Event at Cardiff on Friday 25th July has been cancelled. You are welcome to attend the afternoon event however.

23 July 2008

Contribute to the "Learning to Drive" Consultation

And take part in the Public Consultation EVENTS

16 July 2008

Revised implementation dates for EU directive 2000/56/EC regarding minimum test vehicle requirements

08 July 2008

Vehicle Safety Questions

The Vehicle Safety Questions for all practical tests changed on July 1st 2008. Details can be found here.

15 July 2008

On the road to CPD

Following on from the recent very successful CPD steering group meeting in April, the working group met in Nottingham on Thursday 22nd May 2008. More work is taking place in regard to Phase 1, particularly around communication; however the main focus is now on developing proposals for Phase 2, a voluntary structured scheme.

29 May 2008

ADI enquiries

Please note that ADI enquiries should now be directed through the main contact number for the DSA – 0300 200 1122.

18 April 2008

Councils bring in taxi testing

The test includes manoeuvres designed specifically with the operational taxi driver in mind and is set at a higher standard then the practical test for learner drivers.

06 March 2008

Risk Assessments - Secondary Speedometers

As a result of vehicle design it has become more common that the driver speedometer dial cannot be seen from the passenger seat...

22 October 2007

Despatch Express - Illegal number plates

DSA has agreed with DVLA that our examiners can report illegal number plates on cars which are presented for test...

17 October 2007