tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Closed organisation: Driving Standards Agency (DSA) 2013-11-28T10:12:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency-named 2013-11-28T10:12:00+00:00 Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-to-foreign-language-driving-tests 2013-10-10T09:30:00+01:00 End to foreign language driving tests Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driver-cpc-milestone-for-bus-and-coach-drivers 2013-09-10T10:00:00+01:00 Driver CPC milestone for bus and coach drivers Today (Tuesday 10 September 2013) is the deadline for many bus and coach drivers to have completed their first block of periodic training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dsa-seeks-industry-views-ahead-of-eu-assessment-of-dcpc-training 2013-09-04T12:05:00+01:00 DSA seeks industry views about Driver CPC training The Driving Standards Agency is calling for evidence about the effectiveness of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-and-coach-drivers-warned-about-driver-cpc-deadline 2013-08-12T10:13:00+01:00 Bus and coach drivers warned about Driver CPC deadline Bus and coach drivers with ‘acquired rights� are being warned that there’s less than a month to finish their training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driver-training-exemption-set-to-cut-costs-and-bureaucracy 2013-08-08T10:08:21+01:00 Driver training exemption set to cut costs and bureaucracy Short distance repair and testing drivers to be made exempt from additional professional driving tests and training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/adi-registrar-webchat-9-july-2013-questions-and-answers 2013-07-16T17:14:00+01:00 Approved Driving Instructor Registrar webchat: modernising driver training Questions and answers from the webchat with the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Registrar on 9 July 2013 about modernising driver training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-motorcycle-lorry-and-bus-driving-licence-and-driving-test-vehicle-rules 2013-07-15T10:30:02+01:00 Changes to motorcycle, lorry and bus driving licence and driving test vehicle rules Some rules for motorcycles, lorries and buses used for driving tests are changing to let trainers use more easily available vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/despatch-ezine-issue-032013 2013-07-08T15:51:00+01:00 Despatch road safety ezine: issue 03/2013 Issue 03/2013 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorcycle-manoeuvre-testing-to-remain-off-road-following-review 2013-07-04T10:07:00+01:00 Motorcycle manoeuvre testing to remain off-road following review Off-road manoeuvre test is safer and cheaper review concludes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/revised-code-of-practice-for-driving-instructors 2013-07-03T09:30:00+01:00 Revised code of practice for driving instructors A revised code of practice for approved driving instructors (ADIs) has been published. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/improvements-to-drink-drive-rehab-scheme 2013-07-02T11:46:00+01:00 Improvements to drink-drive rehab scheme The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced changes to the drink drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-instructor-qualification-set-for-overhaul 2013-06-27T10:04:38+01:00 Driving instructor qualification set for overhaul Plans to improve the qualification process for driving instructors have been announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/improving-services-for-motorists 2013-06-20T11:11:30+01:00 Improving services for motorists Motoring services such as driving tests and goods vehicle testing are going to be provided by a single agency. 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/official-publication-for-new-driving-instructors 2013-05-31T09:30:02+01:00 Official publication for new driving instructors The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has launched a new DVD-ROM to help people preparing to qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-instructor-criminal-record-check-changes 2013-05-30T11:54:34+01:00 Driving instructor criminal record check changes From 17 June 2013, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) won’t be sent a copy of your criminal record check when you’ve applied for it. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-examiner-strike-on-31-may-candidates-urged-to-attend-tests 2013-05-24T17:04:10+01:00 Driving examiner strike on 31 May: candidates urged to attend tests Candidates with tests on Friday 31 May 2013 should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/despatch-ezine-issue-022013 2013-05-08T16:40:00+01:00 Despatch road safety ezine: issue 02/2013 Issue 02/2013 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals. 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.