Tag Archives: car test

Driving Tests at Halfords

Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced today (10 July) by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.
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Matt Passed Driving Test

Thanks for all the help from my instructor at Blue, Damien who was really helpful and I have now passed my exams, so a great result all round. I got Andy the examiner at Chertsey test centre for my driving test, he was very friendly..Use Blue they are very good. Continue reading →

Kadye Passed the Driving Test

“I’m so happy & excited! Just passed my driving test at Reading with only a few minor faults. I’m now looking forward to buying a car so that I can drive to work. Many thanks to David at Blue School of Motoring for all his help!!” Continue reading →

Insuring New Drivers

Learning to drive is a big step for anybody, and involves more than simply practicing driving. New drivers have to sign up for full driving instruction, and often have to complete both a classroom education and a practical, on-road training course. Continue reading →

Top Tips After You Have Passed Your Driving Test

Number one is the fact that in the two years after you first pass your driving test, you are on probation and the quickest way to notch up those dreaded points is speeding. Any Magistrate will automatically give you three points for speeding and has the power to increase those points for any other factors he or she may consider to be relevant, such as a bald tyre. Any car you buy must therefore be in good order throughout, or you must be prepared to rectify any problems before you take to the road in it. Continue reading →

Plans to take driving tests closer to candidates

Driving test candidates could benefit from a more local service as the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
As well as using conventional driving test centres, DSA is looking at whether tests could also be delivered from other venues such as local authority buildings, hotels or leisure centres.
The trials will provide practical car tests in selected areas that no longer have a local test centre, but still have a significant demand for tests. The aim is to provide a service for the local community and ensure that candidates are able to take their test at convenient locations.
Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said:
“I want us to be more flexible and innovative in delivering driving tests to make sure that we are offering people the best service possible wherever they live.
“Our aim is to provide a more local service that is both convenient for candidates and cost effective.”

The trials are due to take place in seven locations across Britain: Ashford, Ayrshire, Dumbarton, Louth, Warrington, Wiltshire and one location in Wales that is still to be decided. The trials will be monitored to assess any impact on levels of customer service and the cost of delivery, as well as making sure the integrity of the test is maintained.
DSA will then decide whether the trials can be rolled out to other areas without a test centre where there is a significant demand, and where suitable routes and venues can be identified.
The trials will only involve practical car tests; theory test centres will not be affected.
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Katie P Passes Her Driving Test

Katie who had driving lessons in Bracknell passed today with only four minor faults, Katie did think she had failed and was overjoyed to learn that she had passed her driving test First Time. Nick the driving examiner in Farnborough was very nice and put me at ease throughout the driving test. Thanks so much to Peter at BLue for all his great help. Continue reading →

Passed Driving Test Emily S Bracknell, Berkshire

Emily S from Bracknell, Berkshire passed her driving test First Time”Emilys examiner Helen was impressed with the excellent drive and Emily was relaxed through test despite having pre test nerves. Only four driver faults and first time Helen was a very nice examiner and I was less nervous than I expected to be. Thanks to Peter at Blue” Continue reading →

DSA Cost Cutting

Britain’s driving test centres are to be closed and examiners are to be located in variety of private firms, such as supermarkets, said Driving Standards Agency. Continue reading →

Independent driving and dyslexia

The forthcoming change to all practical driving tests to include a section of independent driving has led to a useful and constructive collaboration between the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the British Dyslexia Association to try and find reasonable adjustments … Continue reading →