Here is the latest guidance from the Driving Instructors Association on COVID-19. The risk of catching coronavirus (COVID-19) is now rated as high according to the government. The lastest government …
End of the road
The message from transport secretary Grant Shapps is unequivocally clear, dynamic smart motorways have no future on the UK road network. Speaking to the BBC’s Panorama programme, Mr Shapps confirmed …
Two sides of the story
The ADI view The standards check is always nerve racking and it never gets any easier in my mind, the pressure is always on, including continuation of my livelihood. I …
Do the right thing
In this month’s DIA Casebook we look at the case of an ADI who, in arguably following her moral compass, found herself off track – and possibly off the register …
Hyundai i10
Is the city-car sector dead? Brands have been leaving this area of the market, but Hyundai remains confident it can make the formula work with its new i10. It’s doing …
DVSA issues coronavirus advice for driving tests
DVSA has said do not bring your pupil to test in the next week if you or your pupil feel unwell. DVSA will rebook your pupil’s test free of charge …
Action plan for smart motorway safety
The government has set out an action plan to improve the safety of smart motorways. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said work will focus on getting help to broken down drivers …
MPs recommend pavement parking ban
The Transport Committee has recommended an outright ban on pavement parking across England. The government will now undertake a 12-week consultation on the issue. This will include options such as …
Budget sees electric surge
An extension of the plug-in car grant and a freeze in fuel duty are just two of the announcements that affect motorists in today’s Budget. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the …
Just another day at the office
It seems like a lifetime ago I was gainfully employed by the local authority in enforcement and public health work, dealing with businesses and the general public in many ways. …