Update/meeting on the new driving test.

I will be going to the next meeting of Milton Keynes Approved Driving Instructors Association (MKADIA).  
I am hoping the DVSA can fill in any blanks about the new driving test.  

If you are an ADI/PDI who would like to attend the next meeting or future meetings just follow the links below for more information.

The next meeting is on: 


23rd Feb. - Update for the new driving test by a guest from DVSA

7pm arrival for a prompt 7.15pm start

Location: Perrys (Citroen/Peugeot Dealership)
Bilton Road, Bletchley, MK1 1HX

Please e-mail MKADIA in advance to advise of your attendance

Guest: DVSA Guest Speaker

http://mkadia.co.uk/meetings.php

For more information
http://mkadia.co.uk/index.php


MKADIA is an independent association formed in July 2011 made up of voluntary Driving Instructors in the Milton Keynes & surrounding areas.

The association benefits both instructors and learner drivers alike and is committed to providing quality resources to our members to ensure pupils are given the highest quality training.

MOT to go from 3 to 4 years.

Extending new vehicles' first MOT from 3 years to 4 years The Department for Transport is seeking views on whether the age a vehicle gets its first MOT should be increased from 3 to 4 years. Options being looked at The options being proposed are: to keep the current period for vehicles requiring a first MOT at 3 years, with no change to increase the age all vehicles get their first MOT from 3 to 4 years to increase the age cars and motorcycles get their first MOT from 3 to 4 years, but keeping it at 3 years for vans in classes 4 and 7 Find out more about how the proposed changes will workand give your views.

Driving lessons, Milton Keynes.

Driving Lessons In Milton Keynes.

As 2016 draws to a close it is always interesting to look back on how my last 12 months helping my pupils to learn to drive has gone.

So I have had 24 pupils pass the driving test this year, which is averaging 2 per month passing the driving test in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
What is just as interesting is 15 of my pupils passed at the first attempt, which is above the national average.
So if you were looking to start your driving lessons in Milton Keynes, then look no further www.drive-travis.co.uk  James at Travis School of Motoring is one of the best approved driving instructors in Milton Keynes with a "A Grade" classification from the DVSA.

Have you considered looking at my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/c/JamesTravis for top tips on learning to drive.  I add videos every week to help all learners around the United Kingdom.  I have videos on the driving test, driving test nerves, how to pass the driving test and lots lots more.

Ask a pupil about the driving test.

Ever wondered what is going through a pupils mind before, during and after the driving test?

www.youtube.com/c/JamesTravis

Live interview-driver behaviour

Thursday 24 November: live interview with driving behaviour expert

We're holding a live video interview on Periscope with Dr Lisa Dorn at 1pm tomorrow.

Lisa is the Associate Professor in Driver Behaviour at Cranfield University and also the author of ‘The DVSA Guide to Better Driving’.  She’ll be answering any questions you might have on how you can become a safer, more competent and more confident driver. Find out how to take part

Speeding fines on the increase.

The introduction of smart motorways has seen a big rise in speeding fines, figures obtained by the BBC suggest.

Between 2010 and 2015, fixed penalties issued on smart sections increased from 2,000 to 52,000, according to data collated by the BBC's The One Show.

There are more than 236 miles of smart motorways in England, which use the hard shoulder and variable speed limits to control traffic flow. 

The government says they are used to improve capacity, not generate revenue.

Smart motorways are operated by Highways England, which uses overhead gantries - also containing speed cameras - to direct traffic into open lanes and change speed limits depending on the volume of traffic.

A further 200 miles of smart motorways are currently either planned or under construction.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37888207

Reducing the waiting times on driving tests.

Reducing waiting times: DVSA’s taxi driver assessments to end

From 31 December 2016 DVSA will no longer be offering a taxi driver assessment service.

We are committed to reducing waiting times for car practical driving tests. To help us to reduce these, we’ve reviewed all our services and have decided to stop offering taxi driver assessments from 31 December 2016. We currently provide this service to local authorities. We have contacted them to suggest alternative providers, such as road safety charities or representative bodies of driving instructors.

Changes to book the driving test.

Booking tests for your pupils

We've made some changes on GOV.UK to make it easier to find the services to book tests for your pupils.

The ‘DVSA practical test business service’ page is now called ‘Book and manage driving and riding tests for your pupils’ on GOV.UK. There’s a new website address for it - www.gov.uk/book-pupil-driving-test. The old one will redirect you here automatically.  The service itself hasn't changed and still works in the same way.  Theory tests The address for the service to book theory tests for your pupils has also changed to www.gov.uk/book-pupil-theory-test. The old one will redirect automatically.  The service itself hasn't changed and still works in the same way.  Register to use these services You have to be registered to use these services. If you haven't registered to use these before, you can register online.

DVSA off line

This Sunday: some DVSA online services will be unavailable

This Sunday (21 August 2016), some of DVSA's online services for driver and rider trainers won't be available due to planned maintenance.

From 9:00am to 11:00am, this will affect: book and manage your practical driving test DVSA practical test business service ADI online services (eg. renew or update your registration) Then, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, this will affect: book and manage your theory test book and manage theory test for pupils book your instructor theory test We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

New Theory test centre in Aylesbury

New theory test centre opening in Aylesbury

The new theory test centre in Aylesbury will be open for testing in September.

Bookings for the new centre will be open from Friday 12 August.  An additional 27 centres will be opening across the country over the next two months providing candidates with more choice of location.  Venue details DVSA Theory Test Centre The Gateway, Gateway Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8FF View map

Dealing with driving test waiting times

Despatch: dealing with driving test waiting times

There's a new blog post about what the agency is doing further to deal with driving test waiting times.

DVSA's Director of Operations, Peter Hearn, talks about the measures being taken over the next few months. This includes trialling the 'summer hours' initiative - where slots are being offered in the evenings and at weekends until October. Read 'Dealing with driving test waiting times'.