Driving News and Updates
Keep up to date with all the latest news from DSA and Times Online
Ford to offer drivers a talking Twitter service
Hands-free tweeting is coming to Britain. New technology being fitted to some Ford cars will give drivers Twitter updates read out loud to them robotically while they’re driving. Future versions will enable drivers to dictate their own tweets via a voice recognition system without taking their hands off the wheel.
09 May 2010
Nissan Leaf leads the electric race
It will be built in Britain and it is the world’s first mass-produced, purpose-built electric car. The new Nissan Leaf goes on sale in the UK early next year, and should give the electric car market the jolt it needs.
25 April 2010
American TV revs up for Top Gear remake
For years, Top Gear has held the dubious distinction of being the television programme that is illegally downloaded in America more than any other show.
Now, the popular motoring programme is to be remade in the US, with a new trio of male presenters. The British presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond will be replaced by Adam Ferrara, a comedian, Tanner Foust, a film stunt driver, and Rutledge Wood, a roving reporter.
25 April 2010
Scrappage scheme stalls as cash starts to run dry
Thousands of car buyers hoping to take advantage of the scrappage scheme before it ends may have already missed their chance. Six of the biggest car makers have announced that they have run out of funding — two weeks before the scheme was supposed to close at the end of this month.
14 March 2010
Drivers face ban if they drink a pint
The government has signalled that it plans to cut the drink driving limit to less than a pint of beer or a glass of wine.
Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, expects an official review of the law to recommend reducing the legal limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.
He said he would take this “very seriously” and added: “A strong case has been made to have a lower limit.”
14 March 2010
Learner drivers 'need level crossing tests'
Network Rail is calling for the driving test to contain compulsory questions on what action motorists should take at railway crossings.
Thirteen people died on level crossings in the UK in 2009 and there were many near-misses.
10 March 2010
Toyota and Peugeot Citroen car recall
Toyota and Peugeot Citroen have announced recalls of some of their vehicles in Europe over the weekend. DSA will continue to take Toyota and Peugeot Citroen vehicles out on tests until formal risk assessments have taken place and, if necessary, vehicle recall notices have been issued.
01 February 2010
Driving Standards Agency wins e-Government award
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has been awarded the e-Government National Award for Working in Partnership.
21 January 2010
Driving in snow? THINK!
Much of the United Kingdom is now in the grip of an arctic blast, creating treacherous road conditions throughout.
08 January 2010
The Highway Code is for life - not just for learners
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has published a Highway Code advert on its YouTube channel. Voiced by comedian David Mitchell, the advert encourages people to visit Directgov and keep up to date with the Highway Code.
16 December 2009
Taxi testing in Worthing
• Test for new taxi drivers • Examiners’ new roles • Road safety initiative
14 December 2009
New test centre for Sunderland - media invitation
• Improved facilities • Reduction in running costs • Improved parking facilities
14 December 2009
Driving test cheats given jail sentences
• Fraudsters made money by taking people’s driving tests for them • Pair are believed to have impersonated 43 candidates • DSA welcomes prison sentences
15 December 2009
Taxi testing in Selby
• Test for new taxi drivers • Examiners’ new roles • Road safety initiative
10 December 2009
New arrangements for testing for the Barry area
• Review of service • Alternative facilities • More cost effective estate
10 December 2009
New test centre for Ashfield and Mansfield area – media invitation
• Improved facilities • Reduction in running costs • Improved parking facilities
10 December 2009
Taxi testing in Kirklees
• Test for new taxi drivers • Examiners’ new roles • Road safety initiative
10 December 2009
DSA in line for e-Government award
• DSA makes top five shortlist for e-Government award • Nominated for ‘working in partnership’ • Winner to be announced 20 January 2010
26 November 2009
DSA wins first national identity crime award
• Fraud investigation team honoured • More than 900 suspects arrested • ‘Hundreds of criminals kept off public roads without passing tests’
20 November 2009
