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Twitter updates for driving test disruptions in Scotland

Wherever you are in Scotland you can now tune in to Twitter to find out if there’s a disruption at your local driving test centre due to snow, ice or other bad weather. When driving test slots are cancelled, DSA’s

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Posted in Driving Instructors, News

Direct debit and abolition of the tax disc

The government is changing the law in 2014 to reduce tax administration costs and burdens associated with vehicle tax. DVLA will offer motorists the ability to spread their vehicle tax payments should they wish to do so. From 1 October

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DSA and VOSA merge to become DVSA – no change for Approved Driving Instructors

The (DVSA) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has been launched in place of the (DSA) Driving Standards Agency and the (VOSA) Vehicle and Operator Services Agency. Transport Minister Robert Goodwill announced the creation of the new agency, which will have

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New rules on bringing laden vehicles for driving tests

New rules for laden vehicles are coming into effect. You must bring laden vehicles for driving tests in the following categories from Friday 15 November 2013: B+E – car and trailer C1+E – medium sized goods vehicle and trailer C –

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Driverless cars coming to Milton Keynes in 2015

Google’s driverless Toyota Prius has clocked up half a million miles in the USA and finally we’re getting a trial in England. The autonomous 2-seater vehicles will travel around the city in a five-year trial, functioning a automated taxis. You’ll

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Parking grace period called for – perhaps the UK can learn from Auckland?

Currently if you overstay your parking by any time at all you can be fined. This contributes to a deep-rooted public perception that parking enforcement is just a good way of making money by local authorities, and doesn’t take into

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Drivers don’t want the clocks to go back

This weekend you’ll put the clocks back and the night will start an hour earlier. The bonus is that you will get an extra hour’s sleep (or an extra hour to party); the downside is that you will be more

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Posted in Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, News, Passenger Vehicle