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Driving tests no longer available in foreign languages

Both the theory and practical driving tests are only available in English or Welsh. This was a change that was called for by 70% of respondents to public consultation by the then DSA (now DVSA). Previously candidates could take their…

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Posted in Car, Motorbike, News

Foreign trucks to be charged for using the UK’s roads

In a move that is set to level the playing field for the UK’s freight industry, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced that foreign haulage firms will now be charged a fee for using the UK’s roads. The charges were…

Tagged with: DfT, haulage, levy, vehicle excise duty
Posted in Heavy Vehicle, News

DSA now Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today (Wednesday 2 April 2014). DVSA replaces the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). It will be responsible for setting, testing…

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New flexible approach to handling test cancellations from April 1

DVSA will introduce a more flexible approach to the way it handles short notice cancellation of tests by candidates from April 1, 2014. No, it’s not an April Fool’s prank. At the moment, candidates automatically lose their fee if they…

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Changes to Lorry, Bus and Motorcycle Rules

Lorry and bus drivers From 10 April, the changes will: remove the need for 8-forward gear ratios for large test vehicles (category C, C+E) let people who take a lorry or bus test (category C, C+E and D, D+E) in an…

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Posted in Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, News, Passenger Vehicle

Driver CPC: training deadline reminder

10 September 2014 is the deadline to finish your first round of Driver CPC periodic training if you’re a lorry driver with ‘acquired rights’. Acquired rights are where you have obtained a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) through existing experience…

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NZ mandates electronic stability control on all cars – will this affect what you can buy?

Electronic stability control (ESC) is an electronic safety system that detect if your car is skidding. By selectively applying the brakes in varying forces individually on each wheel it helps the driver regain control. It’s so good that it’s estimated…

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Posted in Car, News