Despatch ezine 2011

DSA's ezine for road safety professionals

Publisher:Driving Standards Agency
Publication type:Newsletter
Published date: 22 November 2011
Mode/topic:Roads, Road safety

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Issues from 2011

Despatch - November 2011

November 2011

• new standards for driver and rider trainers • drink-drive rehabilitation courses to be modernised • modernising driver training • the psychology of driving • CBBC launches new road safety programme • a round up of this month’s news


Despatch - October 2011

October 2011

• independent driving one year on • professional drivers urged to exchange paper licences • new theory test books published • how to use online ADI services • DSA explores new hazard perception clips • a round up of this month’s news


September 2011

An issue of Despatch was not published in September 2011.


Despatch - August 2011

August 2011

• ‘find your nearest’ publicly launched • LGV and PCV testing from customer sites • check tests – don’t miss yours • IRSO – driving up the standard of road safety delivery • observer on test – your feedback • a round up of this month’s news


Despatch - July 2011

July 2011

• plans to take driving tests closer to candidates • motorcycle test availability • compensation scheme for ADI suspensions• DSA working with industry • unofficial driving test booking websites • a round up of this month’s news


June 2011

An issue of Despatch was not published in June 2011.


Despatch - May2011

May 2011

• better enforcement and education to cut road deaths • DSA meets the motorcycle industry • uninsured driving crackdown moves a step closer • CIECA – Working for safer driving across Europe • new theory test questions checked for autism sufferers • a round up of this month’s news


Despatch - April 2011

April 2011

• observer on test – one year on • The Highway Code turns 80 • benefiting from CPD • teaching the deaf and hard of hearing • two years’ prison for test bribery ADI • a round up of this month’s news


Despatch - February 2011

March 2011

• consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes • stiff sentence for theory test fraudsters • join the conversation • putting road safety on the map • driverless cars: is this the future of motoring? • a round up of this month’s news


Despatch - February 2011

February 2011

• motorcycle testing set for overhaul • driving tests hit by record cold weather • teaching methods and ADI assessment • how did we do? • lessons in independence • ‘How to be an eco-safe driver’ video on YouTube • driving instructor awarded with MBE • a round up of this month’s news