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Better testing for better drivers

From 23 January 2012 the driving theory test will no longer use pre-published questions in a move to stop candidates from learning answers by rote.

Press release byDriving Standards Agency, 23 January 2012

The Highway Code joins Twitter and Facebook

The Official Highway Code has joined Twitter and Facebook to share reminders about the rules for road users.

Story byDriving Standards Agency, 19 December 2011

Changes to the theory test: the facts

From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.

Story byDriving Standards Agency, 12 December 2011

Driving tests return to Barry

Driving tests will be returning to Barry as part of a trial bringing practical car tests closer to candidates.

Press release byDriving Standards Agency, 15 November 2011

DSA confirms plans to provide a more local service for driving test candidates in Wiltshire

Driving test candidates in the Trowbridge area will benefit from a more local service under plans confirmed by DSA.

Press release byDriving Standards Agency, 15 November 2011

Drink-drive rehabilitation courses to be modernised

Proposals to modernise the Drink-Drive Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) have been announced by DSA.

Press release byDriving Standards Agency, 9 November 2011

New standards for driver and rider trainers

A new framework setting out the key competences expected of driving instructors and motorcycle trainers has been published by DSA.

Press release byDriving Standards Agency, 31 October 2011

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DSA and the public sector Equality Duty

The public sector Equality Duty requires public bodies to consider all individuals when carrying out their day to day work – in shaping policy, in delivering services and in relation to their own employees.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 31 January 2012

DSA staff survey 2011 results

The 2011 People Survey is the third annual Civil Service-wide survey of our staff’s attitudes and experiences of work.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 19 January 2012

DSA advisor 2012e-newsletter for the biking industry

DSA advisor is the e-newsletter for the biking industry. View all the issues from 2012.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 6 January 2012

DSA advisor 2011e-newsletter for the biking industry

DSA advisor is the e-newsletter for the biking industry. View all the issues from 2011.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 25 November 2011

Despatch ezine 2011DSA's ezine for road safety professionals

Despatch is the ezine for road safety professionals, produced by DSA. Read all the issues from 2011.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 22 November 2011

Drink Drive Rehabilitation syllabus

The Drink Drive Rehabilitation syllabus is designed for those who opt to participate in the course as part of the sentencing court’s disposal of their conviction.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 9 November 2011

National driver and rider training standard

This National Driver/Rider Training Standard™ sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding required to deliver a programme of driver/rider training for vehicles covered by licence categories A/P and B.

Publication by Driving Standards Agency, 31 October 2011

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