DSA’s national standards
Standards for driving and riding
DSA’s national standards set out the skills, knowledge and understanding that DSA believes are required to be a safe and responsible driver or rider.
The Safe and Responsible Driving Syllabus sets out an approach to delivering effective learning for drivers. The compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus and guidance notes set out what should happen on CBT courses for riders of mopeds and motorcycles.
The competence frameworks set out the ‘building blocks’ on which the standards were constructed. Through these frameworks it is possible to identify the original research, statistics, professional opinion and so on which underpin the standards.
- Safe and Responsible Driving Standard (Category B)™ and related documents
- Safe and Responsible Riding Standard (Category A/P)™ and related documents
Driver/Rider Training Standard
DSA’s National Driver/Rider Training Standard™ builds on the Driving and Riding Standards. It sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding that DSA believes are required by professional instructors to provide effective and appropriate training to drivers and trainers.
Drink drive rehabilitation
DSA has published a syllabus for the delivery of drink drive rehabilitation (DDR) courses. The content of this syllabus is not specifically about driving or riding. Its aim is to motivate and support offenders to return to safe and responsible driving behaviour.
When the Standards are updated
DSA updates the Standards on a regular basis. If any safety critical issues are identified, they are updated immediately.
You can keep up to date with new versions by signing up to DSA Direct email alerts.
How to get in touch
Please get in touch if you have:
- questions about the Standards, syllabuses or competence frameworks
- ideas about how they could be improved
- evidence, from research or practice, that will make the standards more robust
You can email helen.tickle@dsa.gsi.gov.uk or call Helen on 0115 936 6283.
