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From Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Learner drivers warned about extra charges

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning learner drivers to avoid copycat websites and save money by using GOV.UK.

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  • Driving test candidates warned on Vauxhall recalls

    Some vehicles are being recalled by Vauxhall and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

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  • Driver CPC deadline reached

    The deadline for lorry drivers with acquired rights to finish their first 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training has now passed.

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  • Learner drivers to pay less for theory tests from October 2014

    The cost of car and motorcycle theory tests will drop from £31 to £25 in October 2014, and then to £23 in October 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 9

    The August 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • Lorry, bus and trailer annual test fees to fall

    More than 80% of annual tests for lorries, buses and trailers will cost less from 1 October 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driver CPC deadline set to be achieved

    New figures show that lorry drivers with acquired rights will complete their first block of periodic training by 10 September 2014.

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  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 8

    The June 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • Fraud check cut set to save motorists money

    Vehicle Identity Checks won't be required to return written-off cars in roadworthy condition from October 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highways Agency warns tailgaters that 'only a fool breaks the 2-second rule'

    Drivers are being reminded to keep their distance as road safety charity Brake reveals that 6 in 10 drivers admit to risky tailgating.

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  • Government agencies support drive to keep motorists up to date on their journeys

    Motorists are being encouraged to not miss a thing and keep up to date on their journey by using digital radio.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of theory test fees

    The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today (10 April 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 7

    The April 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • Foreign language driving tests end

    Driving test candidates will now no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motoring agency merger set to improve services for motorists

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has today (2 April 2014) launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ADI standards check: simpler and clearer grading structure

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a simpler and clearer grading structure for driving instructors.

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  • Matters of Testing blog

    The Matters of Testing blog gives official advice and information about the MOT test.

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  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moving On blog

    News and advice for drivers and operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs).

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