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Changes ahead
https://www.gov.uk/.../dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce...
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DVSA sets out plan to reduce driving test waiting times
Recruiting 450 driving instructors and improving rules for booking driving tests will...
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7th Jan 2025
Part 4 - Ready to pass
Taking your test
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-test/
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Taking the driving test
On the day of your driving test, you’ll need to show your driving that you can drive safely in different road and traffic conditions and you know The Highway Code by the way you drive..
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16th July 2024
Part 3 - Ready to pass:
Mock tests
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/mock-driving-tests/
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Mock Tests
A mock driving test is a practice driving test that you do with your driving instructor. You’d never take any other tests without doing some practice ones first...
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9th July 2024
Part 2 - Ready to pass:
Handling test nerves
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-test-nerves/
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Managing driving test nerves
Nervousness is a natural reaction to tests and exams. And driving tests are no different. Driving examiners know this, and they’ll do their best to help you relax...
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2nd July 2024
Part 1 - Ready to pass:
The skills you need
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-skills/
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Skills you need to pass your driving test
When you learn to drive, you’ll be learning and practising 27 important driving skills that you’ll need for a lifetime of safe driving...
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25th June 2024
Don't forget the essentials!
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/what-to-take
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Driving test:cars
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens...
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21st May 2024
This is the coolest thing that I've ever posted
https://www.gov.uk/.../ministry-of-defence-and-mclaren...
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Ministry of Defence and McLaren team up to drive innovation
As part of the new partnership, the MOD will learn from McLaren Racing’s cutting-edge Accelerator team, who use knowledge and expertise from years of elite-level motorsport to produce advanced technology and manufacturing. McLaren and the MOD will work closely together to find new solutions for a variety of defence projects...
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2nd Apr 2024
Probably the best resource for learners out there!
https://www.gov.uk/learn-to-drive-a-car
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Learn to drive a car: step by step
Check what you need to do to learn to drive...
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23rd Jan 2024
Dealing with test nerves:
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-test-nerves/
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Managing driving test nerves
Nervousness is a natural reaction to tests and exams. And driving tests are no different. Driving examiners know this, and they’ll do their best to help you relax...
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4th Jul 2023
Very controversial!
https://www.gov.uk/.../improving-driving-test...
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Improving driving test availability and processes: consultation outcome
We ran a consultation between 25 January and 8 March 2022 about changing some policies that affect learning to drive and driving tests. We wanted to get your views on ideas to...
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11th Apr 2023
Oh dear oh dear!
https://www.gov.uk/.../driving-examiner-strike-april-2023
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Driving examiner strike: April 2023
Some driving tests might be affected by strike action at times during April 2023...
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4th Apr 2023
Vehicular automation:
https://www.gov.uk/.../uk-government-backing-helps-launch...
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UK givernment backing help launch world first self-driving bus
"Passengers will be boarding the world's first fully sized self-driving bus service in Edinburgh..."
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14th Mar 2023
More DVSA Strikes on the way...
Will we ever start to chip away at the backlog created by the delays?
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Driving Examiner strike: March 2023
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7th Mar 2023
DVSA urge learners to be test ready:
https://www.gov.uk/.../learner-drivers-urged-to-be-test...
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Learner drivers urged to be test-ready as pass rate falls
Learner drivers are being urged to check they're ready to pass their...
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11th Oct 2022
An interesting read!
https://www.gov.uk/.../collec.../driving-instructor-research
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Driving instructor research
"Research carried out with approved driving instructors about how..."
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16th Aug 2022
"The standards of vision for driving"
https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules
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Driving Eyesight rules
The eyesight rules to pass your driving test and for whatever you're driving...
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26th Jul 2022
Guidance on Mock Driving tests
Useful for learners and instructors alike!
https://www.gov.uk/.../carry-out-mock-driving-tests-for...
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Carry out mock driving tests for your pupils
What driving instructors should do to carry out realistic mock driving tests...
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12th Jul 2022
Understanding your driving test result:
https://www.gov.uk/.../understanding-your-driving-test...
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Understanding your driving test result
Find out what's assessed during your driving test, what things count as faults, and how to improve...
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14th Jun 2022
Advice for new ADI's and Supervising Drivers:
https://www.gov.uk/guid.../rules-for-observing-driving-tests
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Sit in and observe driving tests
You can sit in and observe a driving test if you're 16 or over, but cannot take any part in...
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7th Jun 2022
From the book: What happens on Driving Test Day!
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/what-happens-during-test
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Driving test: cars
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test ...
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8th Mar 2022
Imminent changes to the driving test procedures: https://www.gov.uk/.../driving-tests-improving...
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Driving tests: improving availablity and processes
Safe driving is a lifetime skill and something that improves with experience. But obtaining a broad range of skills, knowledge and understanding, and driving experience, during the initial learning to drive stage is vitally important...
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8th Feb 2022
More Top Tip Tuesday, concerning Legislation change for drivers.
https://www.gov.uk/.../draft-legislation-the-motor...
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Draft Legislation: The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021
A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan...
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7th Dec 2021
Trailers - coming to your licence?
https://www.gov.uk/.../new-rules-for-towing-a-trailer-or...
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New rules for towing a trailer or caravan from autumn 2021
There will be new rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car later in 2021...
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5th Oct 2021
Big Brother is always watching! https://www.gov.uk/.../footage-shows-driver-on-phone...
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Footage shows driver on phone narrowly avoid hitting police in HGV 'supercab'
Veering on to the hard shoulder and back again, narrowly avoiding a collision with another HGV, the driver caught in the footage was using his mobile phone at the wheel....
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15th Jun 2021
Automated driving?
https://www.gov.uk/.../rules-on-safe-use-of-automated...
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Rules on safe use of automated vehicles on GB roads
Automated vehicle technology is set to play a major role in the transport revolution happening today across the UK, helping to improve transport across the nations by making everyday journeys safer, more flexible and more reliable...
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15th Jun 2021
Latest DVSA email:
Driving Lessons to restart 12th April, Driving tests to commence 22nd April
Theory tests to restart 12th April.
Keep an eye on your inbox for Theory/Practical test rescheduelling and I'll be in touch soon!
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8th Mar 2021
Keep on keeping on.... I'll be in touch as soon as we hear some positive news.
I'm missing being out in the roads teaching you all, but we'll be back up to speed (pardon the pun!) in next to no time
More Theory Thursday http://www.mikesdrivinglessons.co.uk/blog/theory-thursday.html
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28th Jan 2021
Theory test contact center closures as a result of Tier 4 restrictions.
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2nd jan 2021
