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Driving test changes: 4 December 2017

Driving test changes: 4 December 2017

Thursday, 05 October 2017

The driving test will change from Monday 4 December 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres....

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Better co ordination to stop illegal waste carriers

Better co ordination to stop illegal waste carriers

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

The Environment Agency and DVSA will share intelligence and carry out operations to stop illegal waste carriers and improve road safety....

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DVSA aims to stop violence against its staff

DVSA aims to stop violence against its staff

Wednesday, 09 August 2017

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is taking a zero tolerance approach to physical and verbal assaults against its staff. ...

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Parents urged to check prom limo hire is safe and legal

Parents urged to check prom limo hire is safe and legal

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is urging parents to check limos are legal before booking one for their child’s school prom....

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Emissions cheat devices to be included in roadside checks of lorries

Emissions cheat devices to be included in roadside checks of lorries

Saturday, 24 June 2017

From August 2017, roadside checks of lorries carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will include emissions cheat devices....

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DVSA opening hours: Easter

DVSA opening hours: Easter

Friday, 07 April 2017

Opening times for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) during Easter....

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MOT fails could be avoided by basic car maintenance

MOT fails could be avoided by basic car maintenance

Monday, 13 February 2017

New figures have revealed that carrying out basic car maintenance could avoid the main reasons cars fail their annual MOT....

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DVSA sets out proposals to improve motorcycle training

DVSA sets out proposals to improve motorcycle training

Friday, 30 December 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation asking for views on proposals to improve motorcycle training....

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DVSA officers gain commendation awards for acts of heroism

DVSA officers gain commendation awards for acts of heroism

Thursday, 15 December 2016

Two Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enforcement officers have been recognised for their quick thinking in incidents on the M6....

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DVSA supports new LGV industry driving instructor scheme

DVSA supports new LGV industry driving instructor scheme

Friday, 02 December 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is supporting a new scheme for people becoming a large goods vehicle (LGV) instructor....

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Road safety campaign urges drivers to #towsafe4freddie

Road safety campaign urges drivers to #towsafe4freddie

Saturday, 26 November 2016

Drivers who tow trailers are being urged to carry out basic safety checks following the tragic death of 3-year-old Freddie Hussey....

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Vauxhall Corsa D owners affected by vacuum pump issue: what to do

Vauxhall Corsa D owners affected by vacuum pump issue: what to do

Friday, 11 November 2016

Vauxhall has investigated fires which have occurred in the Corsa D models, and will contact you if you're a registered keeper....

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DVSA taxi driving tests to end in December 2016

DVSA taxi driving tests to end in December 2016

Monday, 12 September 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will stop providing taxi driving assessments for local councils from 31 December 2016....

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Driving test changes: plans revealed to improve road safety

Driving test changes: plans revealed to improve road safety

Thursday, 14 July 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) wants the public to give their views on plans to improve the car driving test....

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Raising the standard of MOT testing to improve road safety

Raising the standard of MOT testing to improve road safety

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Plans have been revealed to improve road safety and give consumers a better service when they take their vehicle for its MOT....

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20 years of the theory test making roads safer

20 years of the theory test making roads safer

Thursday, 30 June 2016

The driving theory test is today (1 July 2016) marking 20 years of helping to make Great Britain’s roads safer....

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DVSA wins top digital award for collaboration

DVSA wins top digital award for collaboration

Friday, 17 June 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won an award with Kainos for launching a digital service to record MOT results....

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Vauxhall Zafira second vehicle safety recall

Vauxhall Zafira second vehicle safety recall

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Vauxhall to issue a second vehicle safety recall of Zafira B models....

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Fixed penalty scam email: warning for DVSA customers

Fixed penalty scam email: warning for DVSA customers

Friday, 12 February 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning the public about scam emails claiming to be about a fixed penalty....

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DVSA reveals the top reasons for MOT failures in 2014 to 2015

DVSA reveals the top reasons for MOT failures in 2014 to 2015

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Nearly 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by carrying out regular, simple maintenance, like replacing bulbs, wipers and tyres....

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Vauxhall Zafira owners affected by heating and ventilation issue: what to do

Vauxhall Zafira owners affected by heating and ventilation issue: what to do

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Vauxhall will contact you if you're a registered owner of a Zafira B model....

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DVSA wins an international road safety award

DVSA wins an international road safety award

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won an international road safety award for its work improving load security....

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Paul Satoor takes up leadership of DVSA

Paul Satoor takes up leadership of DVSA

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Paul Satoor has today (13 October 2015) taken up the role of Interim Chief Executive at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)....

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New partnership targets unsafe drivers and operators in London

New partnership targets unsafe drivers and operators in London

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

A new joint enforcement partnership aims to reduce the number of unsafe lorry drivers and operators in London....

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The Highway Code is now easier to use on GOV.UK

The Highway Code is now easier to use on GOV.UK

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

The Highway Code on GOV.UK has been made easier to use, as research shows how keeping up to date changes people’s road behaviour....

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VW owners affected by emissions testing: what to do

VW owners affected by emissions testing: what to do

Friday, 02 October 2015

Volkswagen (VW) will contact you if your vehicle is potentially affected by the recent emissions testing issue....

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HGV industry fully compliant with Driver CPC

HGV industry fully compliant with Driver CPC

Thursday, 10 September 2015

Nearly all lorry drivers stopped in the last year have completed their Driver Certificate of Competence (CPC) periodic training....

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Reduced theory test costs from October 2015

Reduced theory test costs from October 2015

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

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

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500th authorised testing facility opens in County Durham

500th authorised testing facility opens in County Durham

Thursday, 02 July 2015

The 500th authorised testing facility (ATF) to carry out annual tests on lorries, buses and coaches has been opened....

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80th anniversary of the driving test

80th anniversary of the driving test

Sunday, 31 May 2015

The driving test marks 80 years of helping keep people safe on the road today (1 June 2015)....

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