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The joint quarterly meeting between NASP and the DVSA, held virtually in September 2024, brought together senior representatives from both sides to discuss key issues impacting the driving instruction industry. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including updates on driving test waiting times, examiner recruitment, and the DVSA’s communications strategies. NASP also raised […]

The meeting was held on the Teams platform and was attended by senior members of DVSA and all NASP representatives.

The quarterly meeting was attended by several senior members of DVSA and all the NASP associations, the following is a summary. The purpose of this meeting was for:

Earlier in March we asked members for their views on the use of test data as a performance metric used in helping determine which trainers should be prioritised for Standards Checks. The key take-aways from this survey can be downloaded below.

1. Does the new Rule 170 in the Highway Code apply at junctions controlled by Traffic Lights? Should pedestrians have priority there? A;  At junctions with signals and signs, road users should obey these. For example, we would not expect pedestrians to cross when a red man is showing at a pelican crossing. 2. Do

Summary of meeting between NASP and DVSA February 2022 Introduction The following is a summary of the quarterly meeting between the National AssociationsStrategic Partnership and DVSA which took place in February.Key Points of Discussion Highway Code changes• NASP communicated the frustration and concern of the industry due to theseemingly last minute issuance of communications surrounding

Thanks to all those who managed to join us for the first in a new series of National Associations Strategic Partnership webinars on Tuesday. As well as giving attendees an opportunity to ask us questions on any topic related to the work of our industry, or the work of NASP, we focused on three key hot topics in

In attendance: NASP: Representatives from the three national ADI associations that make up NASP, those being ADINJC, DIA and MSA GB and the minute secretary. DVSA: Mark Magee, Head of Driver PolicyLaura Great Rex, Head of Enforcement Relationship ManagementJohn Sheridan, Product Manager – Driver TrainingJacqui Turland, ADI RegistrarNick Taylor, Deputy RegistrarMark Winn, Chief Driving ExaminerGordon

NASP Update: 8.10.2021 In reply to a question asked of DVSA today concerning the start of 8 tests a day and a potential examiner strike on the 11 th and 12 th October we have heard the following from DVSA: “We are not moving to new programmes on Monday 11 October and there will be

Baroness Vere has responded to correspondence sent by NASP outlining concerns over the decision to terminate statutory B+E testing. You can read the full response here. Whilst the letter confirms the government is progressing with the process of removing the need for a statutory test, there is some hope for B+E trainers as NASP has