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Driving examiner strike – automatic rebooking of tests

If you were unable to take a test because of PCS union strike action, you will have the test rebooked automatically, free of charge, and an appointment confirmation will be sent by email or post. You do not need to contact DSA.

11 March 2010

Toyota and Peugeot Citroen car recall

Following vehicle recall notices issued by Toyota and Peugeot Citroen, DSA has announced conditions for allowing affected vehicles on the driving test.

01 February 2010

DSA launches email alerts

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) now offers you a convenient way to keep up to date with news and changes by email alerts. You can sign up, free of charge, for email alerts about specific topic areas that DSA deals with.

15 February 2010

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence scheme – improvements to administrative arrangements

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) announced the results of the consultation exercise: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence scheme - improvements to administrative arrangements on 9 November 2009.

11 February 2010

Driving Standards Agency wins e-Government award

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has been awarded the e-Government National Award for Working in Partnership.

21 January 2010

Modernising driver training: working group meeting notes

This meeting was a key milestone for the group in terms of reviewing and approving work that had been completed to date.

21 January 2010

Issue 20 - DSA motorcycle update

This issue includes the introduction of independent riding, trainer booking review and site search progress.

21 January 2010

Driving in snow? THINK!

Much of the United Kingdom is now in the grip of an arctic blast, creating treacherous road conditions throughout.

08 January 2010

Wisbech driving test centre to close

• Review of service • Better facilities for customers • More cost effective

06 January 2010

Motorcycle test: trainer booking arrangements

To continue to use the motorcycle manoeuvring areas for training purposes, approved training bodies will need to have registered for the scheme under a new agreement.

29 December 2009