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DVSA driving examiners go on strike
Today (29 November 2022), the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has formally served notice that a programme of industrial action involving DVSA members will take place over a 6 week period from Tuesday 13 December 2022.
For Latest information on strikes please visit DVSA for more information.
Highway Code Changes for cyclist
New driving regulations, including changes to who gets priority at roundabouts, will come into effect on 29 January.
Rule 186 now says: “Give them the plenty of room and do not attempt to overtake them within their lane. Allow them to move across your path as they travel around the roundabout.
As well as roundabouts, this hierarchy will be in effect at all junctions and crossings.
it means, for example, that when a car is turning into or exiting a road, they should stop to let pedestrians cross.
Driving tests to restart 12th April 2021
Maybe some good news finally! The Government have announced that driving tests will be able to restart on Monday 12th April 2021. We assume this includes theory tests at this moment in time as well.
We are currently awaiting an announcement from the DVSA in regards to when driving lessons can recommence.
It make sense to allow driving lessons to restart 1 or 2 weeks before testing resumes so that learners can get in some long-awaited practice before taking their driving test. This would coincide with the 29th March date where the Government reduce the restrictions from the first step which is the 8th March 2021.
Interesting news- Petition
Allow driving instructors to pass learners unable to book a test.
Driving lessons UK You must not provide driving lessons UK national lockdown.
However, you can:supervise someone from your household or support bubble during an essential journey teach a mobile emergency worker if they have an emergency driving test booked via their employer.
News on National lockdown: Stay at Home
The Prime Minister has announced on the 4th of January 2021, new Tier 5 national lockdown, restrictions in England to control the spread of coronavirus.
Driving lessons in England
You should not carry out driving lessons and motorcycle training in England from Thursday 5 November up to and including Tuesday 1 December 2020.
New Tier 4 restrictions introduced by the Government
The Prime Minister has announced new Tier 4 restrictions in England to control the spread of coronavirus. From Sunday 20 December 2020, London, together with parts of the South East and East of England, will enter Tier 4. Tier 4 restrictions will remain in place until the next formal Government review on 30 December 2020. You can read more about the measures on GOV.UK
Review of The Highway Code, to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders
Consultation description
Consultation seeking views on proposed changes to The Highway Code, to improve safety for vulnerable road users, particularly the groups of:
Cyclists, Pedestrians and Horse riders
The main alterations to the code being proposed are:
Introducing a hierarchy of road users, which ensures that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others.
Clarifying existing rules on pedestrian priority on pavements, to advise that drivers and riders should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road.
Providing guidance on cyclist priority at junctions to advise drivers to give priority to cyclists at junctions when travelling straight ahead.
Establishing guidance on safe passing distances and speeds when overtaking cyclists and horse riders.
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