tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-03-17T16:52:27+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rule-for-driving-test-changes-and-cancellations-to-reduce-waiting-times 2025-03-17T16:52:27+00:00 New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times Learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to avoid losing the test fee from 8 April 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/car-practical-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T16:31:05+00:00 Car practical driving test waiting times New measures to tackle long waiting times for tests, including recruiting 450 driving examiners and increasing notice periods for cancellations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 DVSA sets out plan to reduce driving test waiting times Recruiting 450 driving examiners and improving rules for booking driving tests will reduce driving test waiting times to help new drivers get on the road. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/learner-drivers-warned-about-the-risks-of-driving-test-cancellation-finders 2024-08-12T06:00:06+01:00 Learner drivers warned about the risks of driving test cancellation finders The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ website to book and manage their driving test. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/learner-drivers-urged-to-be-test-ready-as-pass-rate-falls 2022-08-11T11:43:04+01:00 Learner drivers urged to be test-ready as pass rate falls Learner drivers are being urged to check they’re ready to pass their driving test, as new statistics reveal pass rates have fallen since last year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/draft-legislation-the-motor-vehicles-driving-licences-amendment-no-5-regulations-2021 2021-11-23T17:29:14+00:00 Draft legislation: The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/legislation-motor-vehicles-driving-licences-amendment-no-2-regulations-2021 2021-09-16T13:05:00+01:00 Legislation: Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-response-to-media-reports-about-decade-low-driving-test-pass-rate 2019-07-22T18:09:00+01:00 DVSA response to media reports about decade-low driving test pass rate The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has rebutted claims that the driving test pass rate is at a decade-low because of a 'dangerous' manoeuvre. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-looks-at-steps-to-make-new-drivers-safer 2019-07-18T00:15:00+01:00 Government looks at steps to make new drivers safer Road safety action plan to explore if graduated driver licences should be introduced in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-reveals-top-driving-test-faults-made-in-the-first-year-of-the-new-test 2019-07-17T08:49:36+01:00 DVSA reveals top driving test faults made in the first year of the new test Failing to look properly at junctions and not using mirrors effectively are the top reasons people failed following changes made to the driving test in 2017. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/think-campaign-introduces-the-road-whisperer-who-says-its-ok-to-be-nervous 2019-03-05T11:30:06+00:00 THINK! campaign introduces the ‘Road Whisperer’ who says it’s OK to be nervous Confidence on the road comes with time and practice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-test-changes-4-december-2017 2017-10-05T14:18:19+01:00 Driving test changes: 4 December 2017 The driving test will change from Monday 4 December 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-test-changes-plans-revealed-to-improve-road-safety 2016-07-14T09:30:12+01:00 Driving test changes: plans revealed to improve road safety The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) wants the public to give their views on plans to improve the car driving test. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-test-candidates-warned-on-vauxhall-recalls 2014-10-06T13:19:58+01:00 Driving test candidates warned on Vauxhall recalls Some vehicles are being recalled by Vauxhall and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/providing-dsa-tests-only-in-national-languages-response-to-consultation 2013-10-10T09:58:43+01:00 Providing DSA tests only in national languages: response to consultation Changes are being made to improve road safety and social cohesion, whilst reducing fraud and costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-local-service-for-motorcycle-test-candidates-in-8-areas 2013-06-04T15:52:48+01:00 New local service for motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-tests-provided-from-3-more-halfords-stores 2013-05-07T11:59:57+01:00 Driving tests provided from 3 more Halfords stores Plans to offer driving tests from Halfords stores in Ashton-under-Lyne, Bromsgrove and Hemel Hempstead have been given the go ahead. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-test-candidates-warned-on-vehicle-recalls 2013-04-12T14:55:00+01:00 Driving test candidates warned on vehicle recalls Some vehicles are being recalled by manufacturers and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/green-light-for-driving-tests-at-halfords-in-rutherglen 2013-04-02T13:18:00+01:00 Green light for driving tests at Halfords in Rutherglen Plans to offer practical driving tests from Halfords in Rutherglen have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/green-light-for-fire-stations-to-host-driving-tests 2013-03-13T10:57:00+00:00 Green light for fire stations to host driving tests Plans to offer practical driving tests from fire stations were given the go ahead today (13 March) by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.