The AA Driving School has launched electric tuition vehicles onto its fleet. London, Liverpool and Cardiff will be among the first locations to start EV lessons, with further interest from driving instructors across England, Scotland and Wales. Instructors with the AA Driving School will begin taking delivery of the Peugeot e208 and e2008 as well …
Two fifths of drivers want to boost their EV knowledge by going back to driving school, shows new research. The survey shows 44% of qualified drivers would like the chance of an EV lesson, rising to half (49%) among those aged 18-to-24. Londoners were the standout region in terms of interest with 53% of drivers …
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According to the DVSA, the number of young drivers choosing to take their tests in automatic cars has tripled since 2008. In 2008 only 3.8% of tests were taken in an automatic, raising up to 14% right now. Edmund King, president of the AA, says it’s because young people want to drive electric cars, which …
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From the DVSA: The government is carrying out a review of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to see how it can be improved to help ease HGV driver shortages. The review is the latest of 30 government measures to support the road haulage sector and encourage more drivers to return to the profession. The …
Howard Redwood discusses the importance of preparing yourself, the vehicle and its passengers for a journey
Throughout the pandemic, particularly at key points of change and different lockdowns, DVSA have reviewed and updated the SOP. These have now been reviewed and refreshed to take account of recent national updates for both vocational & tractor tests. DVSA Standard Operating Procedures (vocational tests)DVSA Standard Operating Procedures (tractors & specialist vehicle tests)
DVSA have published updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both car and motorcycle. These have now been reviewed and refreshed to take account of recent national updates. Click below to see the DVSA Standard Operating Procedure – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Conducting driving tests, for both car and motorcycle Mod 1 & Mod 2. DVSA Standard Operating …
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Carly Brookfield discusses the pros and cons of franchising a driving school or ATB and what else to consider in the thought process
The DIA has joined the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP), and colleagues across the training industry, in expressing concern over Government proposals to remove the need for an additional test for B+E entitlement. The proposals form part of a wider range of solutions being consulted on to free up more testing capacity, and expedite licence acquisition, for LGV drivers). A …
