AA Driving School has seen an increase of more than 500% in demand for lessons, following the DVSA announcement that driving lessons could restart in England from 4 July. More …
Some driving and riding test centres to remain closed for safety checks
DVSA has said that some test centres are not currently available on the trainer booker service. This is because they need to be thoroughly checked before they are reopened. DVSA …
Three quarters think learners should practise during COVID-19
Three quarters of people believe it is a great time for learners to practise now due to the quieter lockdown roads, according to an AA survey of 17,000 drivers. However, …
Government MOT decision leaves 1 in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk
The Government is taking a “serious safety risk” by allowing millions of motorists to keep their cars on the road until January 2021 without a current MOT, says comparison service …
Motorcycle market bounces back
Motorcycle sales grew last month by 14.8% to a total of 13,361 units registered in June. “The Government’s message to not use public transport is clearly benefitting scooters and motorcycles …
Watch DVSA and NASP Q&A session
Last Friday (3 July) DVSA staff joined the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) representatives to answer members’ questions around driver training and testing. A recording of the 45-minute question and …
DVSA releases driving test guidance
Car driving tests will restart in England on Wednesday 22 July 2020 with new social distancing and safety precautions in place. These will only be for people who had their …
Lockdown in Leicester: what it means for restarting driver and rider services
The Government announced on 29 June that Leicester and surrounding areas are in lockdown following an increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Which areas are affectedRead the government statement on the …
NASP Guidelines on driver trainers safely returning to work
NASP has produced an updated set of guidelines, taking into account the latest briefing from DVSA on the resumption of testing and training. We will work to expand on these …
Theory tests in Scotland and Wales to be rescheduled
All theory tests in Scotland and Wales up to and including 14 July have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Theory tests for critical workers in Scotland and …