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DVSA driving instructor update: what’s changed and what still needs fixing

DVSA Chief Executive Beverley Warmington has published her first direct DVSA driving instructor update since taking charge of the agency in January, eight months into the role. The blog covers waiting times, booking changes, examiner recruitment and several new measures following feedback from instructors. But DIA says some of the biggest problems facing ADIs and

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DIA publishes Part 2 of ‘The Real Driving Test Hustle?’

The Driving Instructors Association (DIA) has published Part 2 of its Special Report examining DVSA’s performance on driving test delivery, regulation and the services being provided to ADIs and PDIs. The latest instalment of The Real Driving Test Hustle? looks at newly published test waiting time data, continuing pressure on Part 2 and Part 3

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The role of driver trainers and learners in developing safe driving behaviour

Tom Harrington argues that developing safe drivers is a shared responsibility. Through professional instruction, active learner engagement and continued reflection, driving education should build responsible attitudes and sound judgement—not merely prepare learners to pass the test.

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Ghost broking scams rise as young drivers targeted through social media

Young drivers are increasingly being targeted by ghost broking car insurance scams, with new research suggesting cases among 18-to-24-year-olds have risen by 25%. Allianz UK’s research found that 12% of 17-to-25-year-olds surveyed had already been caught out by insurance fraudsters. Social media appears to be playing a major role. Almost two-thirds of young drivers said

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DVLA expands online medical service as drivers could save up to 10 days

More motorists can now report health conditions through the DVLA medical condition online service, with digital applications potentially saving drivers up to 10 days compared with applying by post. More than 60,000 drivers have already used the expanded system, according to DVLA. Car and motorcycle licence holders can now check around 1,600 medical conditions on

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DIA challenges DVSA test recovery narrative in new special report

The Driving Instructors Association has stepped up its scrutiny of DVSA with the publication of a new special report examining the agency’s handling of driving test recovery and wider test delivery issues. Titled The Real Driving Test Hustle?, the report questions whether the positive messages being promoted around additional tests, examiner recruitment and action against

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DIA to step up campaign promoting the value of professional driver training

The Driving Instructors Association is planning a new push to promote the value of professional driver and rider training directly to learners, parents and the wider public. The association regularly provides expert comment to national media, insurers and other organisations producing advice for learners and motorists. A recent request from a major insurance comparison provider

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Drug Driving on the Rise as New Figures Highlight Growing Road Safety Concern

New analyses suggest drug driving is becoming an increasingly significant road safety issue, with offences now overtaking drink driving and repeat offending occurring at much higher rates. Drug-driving offences have overtaken drink-driving offences for the first time, according to new analysis published by IAM RoadSmart using Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) endorsement data obtained

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Ready to Pass? driving skills update puts the focus on safe driving for life

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has updated the driving skills section of its Ready to Pass? website, introducing a stronger emphasis on developing safe, independent drivers rather than simply preparing learners to pass the practical driving test. The revised section, now titled “Learning the skills you need to drive safely”, has been developed following

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Over 192,000 Learner Driver Endorsements Recorded Since 2022

More than 192,000 learner driver endorsements were issued to provisional licence holders between 2022 and 2025, according to new data obtained from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The research, commissioned by Tempcover, found that 192,560 endorsements were recorded over the four-year period, with annual totals increasing from 37,118

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