NEWS

Message from The DVSA: We’re making some subtle but meaningful changes to the practical driving test.  You may have seen that we have been trialling changes to the driving test at 20 [...]

Today (12 November) the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, updated the Transport Select Committee (TSC) on the government’s ongoing response to high driving test waiting times. In [...]

And the Winners of Our ‘Win a Driving Lesson’ Competition Are… We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Freshers’ Fair draw: Win a Driving Lesson competition! The [...]

With the number of deaths caused by drink driving reaching its highest level in over a decade, campaigners are using Alcohol Awareness Week to highlight the potentially devastating impact of [...]

A little-known feature of the UK’s road infrastructure, tiger crossings combine elements of both pedestrian and cycle crossings, offering a safer and more efficient way for people to cross busy [...]

A multi-agency investigation uncovered the alarming condition of part-worn tyres sold to the public, with none meeting the UK’s legal standards for sale. An operation led by Lancashire [...]

An online event taking later this month will explore the latest developments in the law surrounding the use of blue lights and sirens while also sharing insights from emergency services [...]

A new report is calling on the DfT to ‘revolutionise’ Britain’s roads – banning pavement parking nationwide, putting cycle training on the national curriculum, setting a 20mph default speed limit [...]

More drivers could save up to £1,100 a year as the government cuts red tape and takes steps to make it easier than ever to install electric vehicle chargepoints at homes, workplaces, and public [...]

Drivers are being encouraged to slow down on weekends following data from the DfT, which shows that motorists are more likely to exceed speed limits on Saturdays and Sundays. Analysis by [...]