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More strikes!!!!
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/driving-examiners-and-vehicle-testers-taking-part-in-civil-service-strike-action-1-february-2023

Chris B
Jan 20, 20231 min read
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DVSA Industrial action
It's now been confirmed that Dorchester test centre will be included in the list of centres subject to strike action by examiners. The...

Chris B
Dec 25, 20221 min read
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INCREASED PENALTIES FOR CAUSING DEATH/INJURY BY DRIVING
Highway Code: updated sentences for driving offences The Highway Code has been updated following a change in the law that affects the...

Chris B
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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Madness? You decide.......
These are the changes to the Highway Code as applicable from 29th Jan. You'll find previous posts on my facebook page but I thought I'd...

Chris B
Jan 31, 20221 min read
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Possibility of more test availablity, BUT your time may be affected, read on.........
30 driving test centres across England, Wale s and Scotland, including Dorchester, will be trialling a new testing programme to increase...

Chris B
Jul 23, 20211 min read
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Some freedom for non essential practise starts TODAY!!!!
Update on private practice in England From today (29 March) essential journey guidance is changing in England. This means that learner...

Chris B
Mar 29, 20211 min read
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UPDATE re: Driving tests from DVSA issued @ 1.36pm March 8th
Restarting driving lessons and tests in England Following the publication of the roadmap out of national lockdown on 22 February, we have...

Chris B
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Latest News - Wed 24th Feb. DVSA are yet to confirm 12th April, see below.......................
Continuing national lockdown in England The government has published its roadmap of 4 steps out of the current lockdown in England. In...

Chris B
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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Quote from DVSA at 3.00 pm today re: Tests & Lessons.....
Update on lockdown measures in England Following the announcement on Saturday 31 October 2020 around further lockdown measures being...

Chris B
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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Spiral Roundabout - Aerial view!!
This is drone footage I took of the Kingston Maurward (Stinsford) Roundabout which shows vehicles passing through from all directions on...

Chris B
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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Theory test changes start TODAY.......
Changes to the car theory test DVSA has introduced the planned changes to the car theory test today (Monday 28 September 2020). The...

Chris B
Sep 28, 20201 min read
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!!Theory Test Changes from 28th September!!
Introducing planned changes to the car theory test DVSA will introduce the planned changes to the car theory test on Monday 28 September...

Chris B
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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PRACTICAL TESTS AVAILABLE FROM MON 14TH SEPTEMBER.....
Driving test booking system closed We have closed the booking service as no more tests are available to book today. Test availability We...

Chris B
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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TEST BOOKINGS - MORE CHANGES, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.....
Reopening the driving test booking service We are reopening the driving test booking service on Tuesday 1 September at 8am. Driving Tests...

Chris B
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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The DVSA Practical Test Computer lives!!!
Reopening the driving test booking service We are reopening the driving test booking service on Wednesday 26 August at 8am. Driving tests...

Chris B
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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YES!!! TEST BOOKINGS RE-OPEN!!!
Reopening the driving test booking service From tomorrow (Friday 21 August), we will be reopening the online booking service from 8am for...

Chris B
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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Important - Critical worker Driving Test changes
Emergency driving test application service to close The online service to apply for an emergency driving or theory test if you’re a...

Chris B
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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The very latest test news from DVSA.....
Restarting driver and rider testing: update We let you know that we were restarting testing and training in a phased approach. Here's an...

Chris B
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Smashed it!
1st time today in horrible weather, Felecia passed with just 2 faults. It's been a long wait under all the current restrictions and the...

Chris B
Aug 7, 20201 min read
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Keeping us safe, sunday routine......
The Sunday evening routine has become somewhat extended! Oil, water, tyres, fuel - for the car and me :-) ..........Hand gel, wipes,...

Chris B
Jul 19, 20201 min read
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