Really? People can’t be this bad.
More practice needed clearly!
A 28-year old woman, has failed her driving theory test 110 times, new figures reveal. She has spent a staggering £3,410 in a bid to show she knows rules of road. But she is yet to pass – and still has the practical driving test to overcome. Figures also show that a
40-year-old man has failed the practical test 40 times!
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New advisory from the dvsa. The advice here seems pretty simple but in the heat of the moment the obvious escapes more often than not.
On the Gov.uk site, is a ‘new code’ for new drivers.
Safety code for new drivers
This code will help you drive safely in your first year after passing the driving test, when you are most vulnerable.
You should always follow the Highway Code.
1.It’s most dangerous driving at night – don’t drive between midnight and 6am unless it’s really necessary.
2.Don’t let passengers distract you or encourage you to take risks – tell them that you need to concentrate on the road.
3.Never show off or try to compete with other drivers, particularly if they are driving badly. 4.Don’t drive if you’ve drunk any alcohol or taken drugs. Some medicines can affect your ability to drive safely – always read the warning on the label.
5.Make sure everyone’s wearing a seat belt throughout the journey.
6.Keep your speed down – especially on bends.
7.Be very careful driving high-powered or sporty cars – even if you learnt to drive in one. 8.You must have insurance – it’s an offence to drive without it.
You’ll lose your licence if you get 6 penalty points within 2 years of passing your first driving test. You’ll need to pass both tests again to get it back.
It’s bad enough that these idiots are drink driving but putting children directly in harms way is incredible.
Tara King was still twice the legal limit in the afternoon after knocking back shots the night before A mum arrested for drink-driving with her four children in the car said she was over the limit because she’d knocked back shots the night before. Tara King, 32, was caught speeding along Tartan Street in Manchester, close to a primary school. She told the Manchester Evening News the conviction had ruined her life – and warned people who think they’re safe to drive hours after getting drunk to “watch out” “An aggravating feature is that she had her four children aged 14, eight, seven and three in the car with her.” She was disqualified for three years and ordered to attend a drivers’ impaired by alcohol program of 35 sessions after she admitted driving with excess alcohol. Magistrates also ordered her to pay £85 costs and a £60 surcharge. Tara King
A man is behind bars after speeding and driving drunk with four children in the car. Police pulled over Reginald Britton, 42, last Friday night after an officer said he saw Britton driving in excess of 90 mph. According to an arrest report, Britton was also drunk. Four children ages 2, 4, 7 and 9 were in the rear of the vehicle. Only one child was in a car seat and two shared a single seat belt. Britton is charged with speeding, operating on a suspended license, failure to maintain insur- ance, driving under the influence, booster seat violations, failure to wear seat belts and too many passengers in vehicle
A quick look at how licences will have to be check from next year.
As many of you already know the counterpart of the driving licence is to be removed October 2015. Currently the DVLA are running this trial for you to check YOUR OWN DRIVING LICENCE and then provide feedback. Currently, there is no print facility which would be useful if only to prove the pupil / client was not disqualified and / or to record D/L number; know definitively what categories they are permitted to drive (might not be an issue for learner drivers, but might be for those learning or driving already in the commercial world).
Can I invite you to go and take a look at the link above and then provide feedback to the DVLA about what you thought of the trial thus far and anything you feel might aid you in your work when the time comes for you to ask a pupil / client to check their own licence details.
You will note there are THREE pieces of information the DVLA need for a licence check to be made – Driver Number – NI number – Post Code.
Here’s the latest information on the proposed examiner strikes.
Candidates are urged to attend tests
Driving test candidates with tests on Thursday 10 July should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service union are planning to take strike action on Thursday 10 July 2014.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is doing everything it can to make sure that tests go ahead as planned and urges all candidates to come for their test as usual.
You won’t have to contact DVSA to rebook if you can’t take your test because of the strike action. You should hear from the agency with a new date within 5 to 10 working days.
Out-of-pocket expenses
You can claim out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled, but you must have turned up for your test to do this. If you don’t turn up, you’ll have to rebook your own test and you won’t be able to claim expenses.
Find out how to claim out-of-pocket expenses
Cancelling or changing your test
You’ll still be able to book, change or cancel practical driving tests online on GOV.UK.
Cancelling or changing your test
Theory tests aren’t affected by the strike action and will be taking place as planned.
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The vosa dept of the government merged with the Dsa making the newly ( and not very catchy) titled dvsa. The driver vehicle standards agency.
In line with vosa practices all testers must be qualified technicians.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced a new qualification for its vehicle inspectors
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is putting its vehicle inspectors through a new training and assessment programme which is quality assured by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Successful achievement of the programme will see vehicle inspectors receive the Institute of Road Transport Engineer’s [IRTE] industry recognised irtec Licence and IMI Awards QAA certification.
DVSA is aiming to provide its inspectors with highest quality education and training that is recognised throughout the industry.
DVSA Chief Executive Alastair Peoples said:
My vision is that our vehicle inspectors will set the industry benchmark. We are investing in the future of our staff and training them to a very high standard.
The industry has always valued the professionalism and integrity of our inspectors and, with the new qualifications, they will deliver a first class service to our customers.
As we continue to expand our network of Authorised Testing Facilities, our inspectors will be more highly skilled than ever before and well equipped to meet the needs of a demanding industry.
Steve Nash, CEO at the IMI said:
Our relationship with IRTE to drive forward the irtec licence scheme within the sector has gathered momentum in the last 18 months. Not only have we seen engagement from the major manufacturers in the sector, we have also demonstrated that the irtec licence provides a significant return on training investment through our research.
The DVSA commitment further demonstrates the value and credibility of the irtec licence within the sector and beyond.
Ian Chisholm, Head of Operations and Communications at IRTE’s umbrella organisation SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) says:
Through assessing and licensing road transport technicians on their skills and knowledge, irtec’s objective is to raise standards across the sector and thereby improve vehicle maintenance and road safety.
As the agency responsible for setting, testing and enforcing vehicle standards across Great Britain, DVSA shares a common goal of promoting rigorous industry standards for vehicle maintenance.
In putting their vehicle inspectors forward for irtec licences, DVSA is making a commitment to ensuring a standardised level of skills and knowledge among its testers, and is making a commitment to promoting overall vehicle safety and compliance across the road transport industry.
A great piece of news from the dvsa.
Learner drivers to pay less for theory tests
The cost of the driving theory test will be cut by 25%, saving learner drivers over £100 million over the next 9 years.
The fee for a car driving theory test will fall by £6 in October this year, taking the cost of a test from £31 to £25, with a further drop of £2 in October 2015.
Theory test fees for motorcycles and other categories of vehicle will also be reduced. The changes have been confirmed following a public consultation.
Passing the savings onto our customers
DVSA Chief Executive, Alastair Peoples, said:
“By agreeing new contract arrangements for the delivery of theory tests we have secured significant cost savings, and it is right that we pass these savings on to our customers. We want to make sure that we continue to keep pace with customers’ needs and deliver services in a way which is both convenient and cost effective.”
Award for safety for the hpt
The hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been recognised with a national road safety award.
The hazard perception test won the John Smart Road Safety award at this years’ Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) awards. The award recognises the hazard perception test’s role in reducing the number of crashes and improving road safety.
Research has shown that hazard perception training and testing could account for an 11 percent reduction in accidents, potentially saving hundreds of lives every year.
DVSA Chief Executive, Alastair Peoples, said:
“I am extremely pleased that the hazard perception test and its contribution to road safety have been recognised in this way. The theory test plays a vital role in making sure that new drivers know the Highway Code and the rules of the road, helping them to drive safely and responsibly and making our roads safer.”
congrats to Paul Davies on passing this morning with just 4minor faults. See you in a couple of weeks for that pass plus. On a side note it was nice to be complemented myself by the examiner for my teaching style.
Congrats to Daniel Parsons on passing your driving test today, first time with just 6 minor faults. Well done fella.
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