
Helping your pupils pass their driving test first time
Driving tests will restart in England and Wales from 22 April. We know this will be a busy time for you, and that some of your pupils...

Extending theory test centre opening hours
From Monday 10 May to Wednesday 30 June, we’ll extend the opening hours at most theory test centres in England and Wales, where...

Letter from the Chief Executive - DVSA
(Redditch test centre opening on the 22nd April 👍 so at least we can go into the waiting room / toilets) Dear Derek Francis, I’m really...

DVSA
The UK Government has confirmed in recent announcements that lockdown restrictions can be eased as planned in England and Wales. This...

ADI - PDI - DVSA
Change of DBS check contractor From today (1 April), the company which performs DBS checks as part of your ADI registration application...

Update on private practice in England - DVSA
From today (29 March) essential journey guidance is changing in England. This means that learner drivers in England are able to take...

Communication for the DVSA 😳 - Things could be changing at last.. ?
Dear Derek Francis, I’m Loveday Ryder, and I became the Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in January...

Returning to work 😳 12/04/2021
Hopefully I have contacted you all by text today? If you have not had a text message from me could you please make contact to arrange...

Mobile phone ban
This year will see strict new rules coming into place regarding mobile phones being used while driving. Drivers will face fines of £200...

Restarting driving lessons and tests - DVSA
The proposed date for you to restart driving lessons and training is Monday 12 April 2021. We know many of you want the opportunity to...

DVSA
The government has further considered the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the validity period of theory test certificates. After...

Updated information (NASP)
Further to the PMs announcement of the four-step plan: GOV.UK COVID-19 Response Spring 21 driving lessons have been included in Step two,...

12th April - Lockdown EXIT
As I'm sure you are aware, the Prime Minister has today announced the ‘road map’ for the easing of lockdown measures in Engand. It's nice...

Update on driving lessons and tests in Wales
Following the Welsh Government’s announcement on 19 February, all areas of Wales will remain in lockdown (alert level 4) and residents...

Further to guidance from government we are cancelling practical and theory tests in England..
Further to guidance from government we are cancelling practical and theory tests in England up to and including 24 February 2021. Mobile...

EXCESSIVE DRIVING TEST WAITING TIMES
With waiting times for driving tests of 5 months immediately prior to the current lockdown, driving instructors are calling on the Driver...

Scotland - DVSA
On 2 February, the Scottish Government announced that most of the country’s lockdown restrictions will remain in place until at least the...

Continuing national lockdown in England
As a result of the national lockdown in England you should continue to follow Government guidance to stay at home except for essential...

In response to Baroness Vere's refusal to extend the theory test certificate
NASP has sent the following - Dear Baroness Vere Further to your replies regarding the extension of theory certificates, many of our...
