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ADI standards check
Information about the approved driving instructor (ADI) standards check which starts from 7 April 2014.
Driving
Standards
Agency
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.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA.
National standards for driving and riding
The standards set out what it takes to be a safe and responsible driver and rider and provide training to drivers and riders.
Learner drivers warned about extra charges
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is advising customers to avoid copycat websites and save money by coming to the agency directly.
DSA online business service user guide
How to use the DSA practical test online business service to make and manage test bookings and manage your business.
Latest
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Motorcycle, lorry and bus driving licences and driving test rules
- updated 3 February 2014
- Consultation outcome
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Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC): operational statistics
- updated 22 January 2014
- Statistics
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ADI standards check
- updated 20 January 2014
- Collection
What we do
We improve road safety in Great Britain by setting standards for driving and motorcycling, and for the education and training of drivers and riders. We also carry out theory and practical driving and riding tests. In 2014 we’ll merge with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency to become the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
DSA is an executive agency of the Department for Transport
We produce detailed guidance in these categories
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Driving instruction and tests
Responsibilities of approved driving instructors, motorcycle approved training bodies, driving instructor trainers and using DSA logos and materials. Read more
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Providing effective regulation of freight transport
Fair and effective regulation will help shift freight from road to rail and water, moving it safely and securely across the UK and abroad
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Making roads safer
Reducing road collisions through better driver training, tougher drink/drug driving charges, road safety campaigns and lowering speed limits
Documents
Our announcements
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Changes to motorcycle, lorry and bus driving test rules
- 3 January 2014
- News story
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DSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year
- 11 December 2013
- News story
Our consultations
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Motorcycle, lorry and bus driving licences and driving test rules
- 3 February 2014
- Consultation outcome
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DSA and VOSA: legislative amendments proposed as a consequence of the merger
- 28 November 2013
- Closed consultation
Our publications
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Motorcycle, lorry and bus driving licences and driving test rules
- 3 February 2014
- Consultation outcome
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Apply to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) courses
- 15 January 2014
- Form
Our statistics
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Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC): operational statistics
- 22 January 2014
- Statistics
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Motorcycle riding theory test: operational statistics
- 23 December 2013
- Statistics
Our management
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Alastair Peoples
Chief Executive, DVSA
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Nick Carter
Director of Operations, DVSA
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Paul Coombs
Director of Finance, DVSA
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Kathy Gillatt
Director of Corporate Services, DVSA
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Paul Satoor
Director of Organisational Development, DVSA
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Andy White
Chief Information Officer, DVSA
Contact DSA
Customer support
Driving Standards Agency
PO Box 280
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE99 1FP
Booking support and general enquiries.
Theory tests: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Practical tests: Monday to Friday, 8am to midday.
Instructors and trainers: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question
- Make a new request by contacting us at:
Corporate information
Jobs and contracts
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