Driver testing services – plan B restrictions ending in England

Source: The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Following the government’s announcement on the ending of plan B restrictions in England, we want to explain what these changes mean to driver training and driver testing services and how these changes will affect us and our pupils. The main changes are:• we and our pupils are not […]

Highway Code Changes

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022

Understanding your driving test result

Find out what’s assessed during your driving test, what things count as faults, and how to improve on any mistakes you made. A link to the guide is included in the result email that’s emailed to your pupils after their test. View the guide What’s in the guidance The guidance explains what your pupil needed […]

Mobile emergency testing service | Current Advice for Driving Instructors

To help stop the spread of coronavirus, routine practical driving tests have been suspended in England, Scotland and Wales. A limited theory test and practical testing service will be introduced in England and Wales. This will be available to: NHS health and social care workers the emergency services local councils Who need to both: drive […]

Show & Tell Questions

‘Tell me’ questions QuestionTell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.AnswerBrakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side. QuestionTell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how […]

Covid-19 Safety During Training

I’ll doing my best to keep you and myself safe when I start back driver training. Until the reduction of Covid-19 infections are down significantly or a vaccine is ready and social distancing rules are over, it’s best for now, stay home & stay safe.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): conducting driving tests for key workers

Dealing with key workers requests for a driving testYou can view the new service on GOV.UK using the below links: • Apply for an emergency theory test if you’re a key worker• Apply for an emergency driving test if you’re a key worker At the start of the application, they’ll be asked a series of […]