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Independent driving and dyslexia

Margaret Malpas, British Dyslexia Association Chair, has written an article about independent driving and people with dyslexia.

23 August 2010

Brother and sister jailed for conspiracy over theory tests

• Couple in ‘family business’ • Shopping list of tests covered • Four candidates also in court

20 August 2010

Independent driving: the facts

Independent driving will become part of the practical driving test in Great Britain in October 2010.

04 June 2010

Vauxhall Corsa vehicle recall

Following a vehicle recall notice issued by Vauxhall, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced conditions for allowing Vauxhall Corsa D models on the driving test.

28 July 2010

Practical test online booking and appointment confirmations

From 24 June 2010, you’ll need to provide a contact email address when you book or change your practical test online to receive your booking confirmation.

23 June 2010

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21 May 2010

Supervising C1 and D1 learner drivers

From 1 May 2010 it will be illegal to act as an accompanying driver in a category C1, C1+E, D1 or D1+E vehicle unless you've passed a driving test for the category of vehicle concerned.

08 April 2010

New password rules

If you are a user of the Integrated Register of Driver Trainers (IRDT) online service, you need to know about the new rules which have just come into effect for creating your password.

18 December 2009

New safety requirements for motorcyclists and lorry and bus drivers

Measures to improve skills and safety for new motorcycle riders, drivers of lorries and buses and new drivers who want to tow medium sized trailers have been confirmed.

29 March 2010

Business plan 2010-2011

The Driving Standards Agency has published its business plan for 2010-2011.

30 March 2010