Vehicle tester and traffic examiner strike: December 2022 and January 2023
Some Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are planning to take strike action during December 2022 and January 2023. This includes: vehicle standards assessors specialist vehicle standards assessors traffic examiners vehicle examiners There is different guidance about driving examiner strikes in December 2022 and […]
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Driving examiner strike: December 2022 and January 2023
Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are planning to take strike action at times during December 2022 and January 2023. The strike action is part of national industrial action by the PCS union over pay, pensions, jobs and redundancy terms. There is different guidance about vehicle tester and traffic examiner […]
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Supervise a learner driver
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions. Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents Print this page Eligibility You can supervise a family member or friend who is learning to drive if: It’s […]
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Ready to Pass
Get ready for your driving test Passing your driving test gives you independence and freedom. But taking your test too early could lead to a failed test, disappointment, and potentially delays to you getting on the road. Page contents Check you’re ready to take the test Keep track of your progress Take mock driving tests […]
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Drivers’ hours: rules and guidance
Rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers on how many hours you can drive, exemptions from the rules, and when the rules can be relaxed temporarily. Contents Drivers’ hours quick guides Tachograph quick guides Drivers’ hours and tachograph rules manuals Working time and drivers’ hours Exemption guidance EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules still apply to […]
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The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Guidance for Northern Ireland The changes follow a public consultation on a review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling […]
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