It's important to remember Rule 93 of The Highway Code. ☀️

'Slow down, and if necessary stop, if you are dazzled by bright sunlight' 👀

You can read all The Highway Code rules online, for free: ow.ly/eAvn50OwQbl

Before you plan any sessions with a learner, ask them about their driving skills. 🚗

Things to think about:

🛣️ where you’ll ask the learner to drive
🕔 time of day
🚘 manoeuvres they will practise
☂️☀️ weather conditions

#readytopass #learningtodrive #drivinglessons

Great work from everyone involved. Our teams up and down the country work every day to keep Britain's roads safer.🛣️🤝

Rule 97 of The Highway Code is about ensuring that you're setting off on any journey safely. 🚘

Make sure you're being a responsible road user and helping to keep Britain's roads safe.

You can read the rule online, for free: ow.ly/GcC750NXBwF

When towing a caravan or trailer, speed limits can be different from the one stated on road signs:

3️⃣0️⃣ in built up areas England and Scotland
2️⃣0️⃣ in built up areas in Wales
5️⃣0️⃣ on single carriageways
6️⃣0️⃣ on dual carriageways

#safedriving

You can change your driving test appointment if:

⏰ You find an earlier test (a ‘cancellation appointment’)
📅 You want to move your test to a later date
🏢 You want to change which test centre you take your test at

For more information, visit GOV UK 👇
ow.ly/ALeU50NOJHy

Our enforcement officers work with the
Environment Agency
on keeping Britain's roads safer, sharing information to be able to crack down on these issues. 👇

Some of our online services will not be available on Thursday 11 April, from 6pm to midnight.

Our driver services systems will be unavailable to staff and customers.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

You will still be able to book and manage theory tests.

Motorists are now able to renew their driving licence and apply for a first provisional licence through the Driver and vehicles account.

Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

Get started by setting up your account 👉 gov.uk/dvla/account

You can change your driving test appointment if:

⏰ You find an earlier test (a ‘cancellation appointment’)
📅 You want to move your test to a later date
🏢 You want to change which test centre you take your test at

For more information, visit GOV UK 👇
ow.ly/ALeU50NOJHy

Revising for your upcoming car theory test? 🚘

On GOV UK, you can take a practice theory test online, for free. It includes every test question and the hazard perception test ✔️

For more information: ow.ly/Yn9650NB9tl

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and this week is World Autism Acceptance Week🙌

We want every candidate to be treated fairly, which is why we encourage those with a disability to disclose it to us, so that we can make the reasonable adjustments needed.

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

Rule 133 of The Highway Code is about how to change lanes safely. 🚘

This is important to follow to ensure you're being an attentive and responsible road user. ✔️

You can read Rule 133 and the full Highway Code online for free, on GOV UK: 👇
ow.ly/mNZh50NvSFg

Are you going to be towing a caravan or trailer this year❓

📋 Whether you're new to towing or have towed before, get tow ready by taking some DVSA accredited training.

🔍 Find a towing trainer near you: ow.ly/wHzL50R2Zp0

Don’t forget that the clocks go forward one hour this Sunday, 31st March at 1am. ⏰

This means lighter evenings. 🙂

Make sure your lights are working properly for those darker morning drives. 🚗

Want to improve your motorcycle skills? 🏍 

The Enhanced Rider Scheme will give you the chance to have your riding assessed by a DVSA qualified trainer 🙌

Find out more: ow.ly/JJET50NjYvt

🛣️ Get your caravan or trailer ready for Easter.

🛠️ You can book it in for a safety check before setting off using the websites below:

Approved Workshop Scheme - ow.ly/eiLX50QYBbw

NTTA free safety checks - ow.ly/f74X50QYBbx

Whatever you’re towing, make it SAFE.

📣 Calling all MOT testers 📣

📅 There's 1 week to go to complete your Annual Training and assessment.

📝 You have until Sunday 31 March to complete your annual training and assessment.

⚠️ Make sure you complete your training to retain your status as an MOT tester.

Need to prep for your Compulsory Basic Training? 🏍 
Ridefree is a free training course that helps learner riders prepare for a lifetime of safe riding 📋 
Find out more: …drivingforlife.dvsalearningzone.co.uk/ridefree/about

Join us at the Microlise Transport Conference, an event dedicated to road transport fleet operations.

📍Visit our stands AX1 and AX2, located opposite the Compliance Workshop stage and Microlise stage.

We'll be doing deep dives into road safety topics so see you there! #MTC24