There 4 main
#drivingtestchanges
from tomorrow:
1. Independent driving part will increase to 20 minutes
2. Following directions from a sat nav
3. Reversing manoeuvres will change
4. Answering a vehicle safety question while driving
Vehicle owners will be granted a 6 month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March 2020, allowing them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or to shop for necessities. 🚗🛠
In line with the government’s roadmap announcement, driving and theory tests will resume no earlier than 12 April 🚗💻
DVSA is working closely with the government and will provide more information as soon as we are able to do so on other tests, lessons and training.
Ever wondered how old your tyres are?
Here's how to tell ⬇✌
The number on the left is the week it was made. The number on the right is the year it was made.
This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010. When was yours made? 👀
Be tyre safe.
@pedalparity
We’re not encouraging distracted driving. 52% of drivers now have sat nav, with most never being trained on how to use them.
We want new drivers to be trained to use them safely, and always act on what’s happening in front of them.
📢 Confirmed for England and Wales
12 April 2021:
✅ driving lessons with instructors
✅ all theory tests
✅ motorcycle tests
✅ lorry lessons & tests
✅ car and trailer tests
✅ minibus lessons and tests
22 April:
✅ Driving tests
✅ ADI parts 2 & 3 (& standards checks)
Following the Government announcement on tougher national restrictions from Thursday, driver and rider training and tests will be suspended in England from 5 November until 2 December 2020.
We will be providing further guidance and contacting those affected as soon as we can.
📢From 2 December, in tier 1, 2 or 3 in England:
✅driving lessons
✅driving tests (*from 3 December in tier 3)
✅theory tests
✅motorcycle training and testing
✅vocational tests (*from 3 December in tier 3)
You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves 💡
Read rule 236 and the full Highway Code online:
@pedalparity
We think it’s better for them to be trained to do this, rather than leave it to chance once they’ve passed their test.
Using a sat nav also means we can widen driving test routes to include more of the roads where most fatal collisions happen.
Stopped recently at the Dartford crossing, these 3 circus vehicles had 18 mechanical faults between them and 2 of the drivers didn't have licences!
#drivenbyclowns
This van driver was taking stocking up on toilet and kitchen rolls to the extreme 🧻🚛
We stopped this vehicle at Blackwall Tunnel and found it was more than a tonne overweight😲
The driver is £300 lighter from the fine we issued him. Keeping you safe 👍
#toiletrollcrisis
Driving home for Christmas?
Presents are in the boot, you’ve got snacks for the kids, and you know where the toilet stops are on the way. 🧻 🤭
But have you taken 5 minutes to check your car is safe to drive?
Here are our simple checks to get you home safely this Christmas 👇
Remember to make sure that your windscreen is clear of snow and ice, and to make sure that it stays clear for the whole journey. Not doing so can be dangerous
#dvsabeatthebeast
As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.
Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.
More details will be provided shortly.
🚛DVSA services in England🚗
We are working closely with Government to agree the impact of the lockdown in England on DVSA services.
We will update customers as soon as possible.
Here’s how to tell how old a tyre is. The number on the left is the week it was made and the number on the right is the year it was made. This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010. When was yours made?
Here’s how to tell how old a tyre is 🧐
The number on the left is the week it was made and the number on the right is the year it was made. This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010. 👍
When was yours made?
We are working closely with Governments to agree the impact of the restrictions in parts of England, Wales and Scotland and the additional travel restrictions throughout Great Britain on DVSA services.
We will update customers as soon as possible.
Unless the government’s coronavirus data for England prevents the easing of restrictions as part of step 1 of the roadmap, we intend that from 29 March 2021 in England you can take:
✅a CBT
✅motorcycle lessons with instructors
✅a bus driving lesson and test
✅a tractor test
From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales.
They'll need to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor and driving a car with dual controls.
#motorway
#roadsafety
📢 Update on England
From today (29 March), you can do private driving practice on non-essential journeys with members of your household or support bubble.
From today, learner drivers will be allowed to have motorway driving lessons.
This will help them further develop their skills and experience, before driving on the motorway on their own.
🚨 On 29 January the rules and guidance will change in the Highway Code to improve safety for people cycling, walking and riding horses 🚨
You will be able to read up on the latest updates here ➡
#HighwayCode
One of our vehicle standards assessors found something broken when he tested this 7.5 tonne horse box. 🐴
A brake pipe. 🤦🏻♂️
Look what happens when the brake is applied! Brake fluid everywhere!
Immediate prohibition issued. Another unsafe vehicle off the road.
If step 2 of the government roadmap is confirmed on 5 April, from 12 April 2021 in England, you can take:
✅car, lorry driving lessons with instructors and lorry tests
✅theory tests
✅a motorcycle test
Have you taken driving lessons in the dark? 🚗 🌑
Our research with learner drivers showed that over 17% of them hadn't practised driving in the dark before taking their test.
Speak to your driving instructor about booking a driving lesson when it's dark ✔️
🚗 Driving tests and lessons in England 🚗
In line with the government's roadmap announcement, driving and theory tests will resume no earlier than 12 April in England.
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In line with the government's roadmap announcement, driving & theory tests will resume no earlier than 12 April in England.
We'll provide more information about when driving & riding lessons and other test types can resume as soon as we can, but this hasn't yet been confirmed.
Do you know how old your tyre is?🤔
Here's how to check ⬇
The number on the left is the week it was made and the number on the right is the year it was made. This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010.
When was yours made?👀
Driving test booking service is open💻
✔️We’re expecting a very high demand, be patient
✔️We have a queuing system - you'll know where you're in the queue.
✔️We have 35,675 tests available over the next 6 weeks.
Keep an eye on this account for regular updates today.
From 5 March 2018, we will fine lorry, bus and coach drivers for every time they've broken drivers' hours rules in the last 28 days.
There’s no excuse for driving while tired. The results of falling asleep at the wheel can be devastating.
From Monday (March 30), your vehicle will be automatically granted a 6 month extension but you must keep your car in a roadworthy condition. Garages will still be open if you need repairs.
This tyre was fitted to a horsebox presented for its Annual Test 🐴
It was one of the worst the tester’s ever seen, placing the driver, other road users and the horse at risk 🚚
The vehicle received an instant prohibition, meaning it can’t be used until it’s repaired.
However, current guidance has been reviewed and updated:
✔️You can only practise driving with members of your household or support bubble when travelling for work, education or other essential journeys.
The same advice applies to Scotland and Wales.
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This vehicle's driver had a restriction on his licence saying he needed eyesight correction.
When our staff stopped him, he’d left his glasses at home in a rush.
He couldn’t even read a number plate a few feet away! 😮
In England from 4 July, you’ll be able to:
✔ have driving lessons again with your driving instructor or someone in your household
✔ take a CBT or have motorcycle training with a motorcycle trainer
✔ book and take a theory test
✔ take a motorcycle test
Our staff pulled this van over and found it was 2 tonnes overweight.
Turned out it was carrying a hydroponic cannabis farm!
The driver did a runner and West Yorks Police came to seize the vehicle.
All in a day's work...
Due to unprecedented demand for the driving test booking system after its reopening, we’re aware some users haven’t been able to complete their bookings.
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When learner drivers start to use motorways from 4 June, remember Rule 217 of the
@HighwayCodeGB
:
Learners and inexperienced drivers. They may not be so skilful at anticipating and responding to events. Be particularly patient with learner drivers and young drivers.
A Newark lorry driver's been handed an 8-month suspended sentence and 200 hours of unpaid work for driving up to 21 hours a day 😲
Neil Drury, 48 of Coddington, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of falsifying tachograph records.
We pursue those breaking the rules to keep you safe 👨⚖️
🚑 We’re introducing a limited theory test and practical test service for NHS health and social care workers, the emergency services and local councils.
This will only be for those who need to drive as part of their job and respond to threats to life.
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Following the recent government consultation, car drivers will be able to tow a trailer without a taking a test 🚗
This change will mean drivers who passed their car test after 1 January 1997 will be able to tow a trailer up to 3,500kg when the law is changed.
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From today (30 March 2020) all cars, vans and motorcycles will be granted a 6 month exemption from needing an MOT 🏍🚗
You’ll still need to keep your vehicle roadworthy and safe to drive ✔
📢Update on England📢
❕ The government has announced a new national lockdown in England
❌ all vehicle practical tests and lessons are suspended until lockdown restrictions are lifted
❌ theory tests are suspended until restrictions are lifted
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🚗Private practice for England🚗
Government guidance is very clear - people should stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS unless the trip is essential.
❌A journey solely for driver learning purposes is not considered essential.
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Following problems with the driving test booking service, it is currently unavailable so we can carry out essential work to deal with the unprecedented test booking demand.
The service will reopen on Wednesday 26 August at 8am.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused
Do you know how to tell how old your tyres are? 👀🚗 The number on the left is the week it was made and the number on the right is the year it was made. This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010. When were your tyres made? 👍
Learner drivers will be allowed to take motorway driving lessons with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls from 2018.
The exact date in 2018 will be confirmed nearer the time.
English car driving tests are to restart on 22 April if government guidance allows 🚗
We’re rescheduling tests that can't take place in date order – we’re currently moving tests on 24 March.
You can reschedule your test yourself using this link 👇
On Monday our enforcement staff stopped this vehicle in Staffordshire.
They found a tachograph manipulation device and that the driver had been driving for 18hrs+
They fined him £880 and parked his lorry up at our enforcement site for 11 hours!
#thatllteachhim
#getsomesleepmate
DVSA is receiving a high number of enquiries.
We understand how challenging the current situation is for many and our priority is to keep everyone safe.
We’re working on how and when we can resume driving tests and lessons, and will be giving an update as soon as we can.
Frigthening what arrives for HGV annual test (MOT). This horsebox had both front brakes disconnected. Danger to other road users, driver and horses. #
#unnaceptable
#takenofftheroad
#Prohibition
Putting road users at risk 🚗
A Pembrokeshire lorry company has been fined £380,000 with £120,000 costs for forging maintenance records 🚛
Mansel Davies and Son Limited received the fine at Swansea Crown Court today.
Full story here 👇
📢Update on England📢
❌All vehicle practical tests and lessons remain suspended until lockdown restrictions are lifted
❌Theory tests remain suspended until restrictions are lifted
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As part of easing of restrictions in England from 29 March you can take a 👇
✅CBT
✅motorcycle lesson with instructor
✅bus driving lesson and test
✅tractor test
✅Driver CPC MOD 4 test
🏍 From 12 April you can take a motorcycle test.
Car and vocational practical tests in tiers 1 and 2 England will restart from 2 December 📣
The Government has advised that driving lessons can also restart in all tiers on 2 December.
⚠️We’ll be out at the roadside this summer checking caravans and trailers as part of
#towsafeforfreddie
🛠 If we find problems, you’ll have to fix them before you carry on.
👍 Check your caravans and trailer before you set off.
Oh Alan, we didn’t merge with
@DVLAgovuk
. We’re different organisations.
If you’re confused with your DVLA and DVSA, check what we’re responsible for here:
#ThisTimeWithAlanPartridge
We've added 23 new CGI clips to the driving theory test, including scenarios like adverse weather conditions and low-level lighting experienced at dusk and dawn.
These will better prepare learner drivers for real life driving 👍
#roadsafetyweek
Learner motorway lessons from 4 June: rule 254 of the
@highwaycodegb
Traffic on motorways usually travels faster than on other roads, so you have less time to react. It is especially important to use your mirrors earlier and look much further ahead than you would on other roads.
Pulled over by our staff last Thursday
The driver’s licence had been revoked in November 2016 (17 months previously)
He’d also been using lots of different first names on his tacho charts
The police are currently handling the driver, we’re taking it up with his employer
#result
⚠️New drivers breaking the speed limit⚠️
You risk having your driving licence revoked if you get 6 penalty points within 2 years of passing your first driving test.
There is
#NoNeedtoSpeed
.
Stay safe this
#RoadSafetyWeek
We found this vehicle stationary on a dual carriageway.
As well as the shredded tyre, it turned out another one was worn down to the cords.
Our guys gave the driver £1,380 in fines for the tyres, an overload and other infringements.
#makingadifference
#shreddedtyre
There are limited numbers of tests available today but more will be released on Monday. We're not taking bookings for any further than 6 weeks in advance. 2/2
🚨Today the
#HighwayCode
’s rules on using motorways have changed🚨
You can read the updates here ➡
Don’t forget; you’re never too old to refresh your knowledge of the Code 🧠
We’ve analysed the stats and found the top 10 reasons why people fail their test - so you can make sure you don’t make the same mistakes. 💯
Speak to your instructor about practising these common areas candidates slip up on 👇
We have closed the booking service as no more tests are available to book today.
More tests will be available at on Tuesday 1 September at 8am.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we know many of you have been waiting a long time to book a test.
The Government has confirmed the following are suspended in Tier 4 areas:
🚗car practical tests and lessons
💻theory tests
🏍️motorcycle tests and lessons.
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From Monday 4 June 2018, learners be able to take driving lessons on the motorway with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls.
It's entirely voluntary, and it won't be part of the driving test.
Do you know how to tell how old your tyres are? 👀🚗
The number on the left is the week it was made and the number on the right is the year it was made. This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010.
When were your tyres made? 👍
Walsall theory test cheat was jailed for 6 months yesterday.
Ranjodh Singh, 34 of Newhall St, Walsall, tried to use an impersonator to take his test in January, Warwick Crown Court heard.
Warning ⚠️ - we will seek prosecution for all test cheats.
#theorytest
#dvsa
#walsall
Here’s how to tell how old a tyre is 🧐
The number on the left is the week and the number on the right is the year it was made. This one was made in the 23rd week of 2010. 👍
When was yours made?
From Monday 14 September we're making 375,000 more appointments available till the end of January 2021.
When we do this almost everyone should be able to book a test.
Thanks for your patience 👍
Our team in Ashford caught this one.
This company thought gluing plastic wheel nut cover caps, over snapped wheel studs would mean the vehicle is safe😳
A bald tyre & cracked brake disc found on the trailer too🤦🏻♂️
Follow
@DVSAEnforcement
for more!
❓Need to drive to school next week❓
Take 5 minutes this weekend to check your car’s still SAFE to drive before you set off🚗
✔️Service or health check if needed
✔️Air in tyres
✔️Fill up screenwash
✔️Examine lights & tyre tread
Whatever your essential journey, make it safe.
Learners can take professional motorway lessons from 4 June: Use rule 259 of
@highwaycodegb
When you join the motorway you will normally approach it from a road on the left (a slip road) or from an adjoining motorway. You should give priority to traffic already on the motorway.