From 1 May 2018 the DVSA will be changing the way 78 theory test questions are worded, to make them more accessible to everyone. They have been working with the British Dyslexia Association and the British Deaf Association to develop the changes. They trialled the changes with over 7,000 candidates and they found the revised
DVSA have published their digital strategy for 2018 – 2022. It sets out what they’re doing to become a more digitally enabled organisation. As part of this they are transforming services during a driving and motorcycle test. This includes allowing the examiner to record directly onto a tablet rather than paper, by the end of
Are Graduated Licenses Closer than we think? Following an intervention by the Prime Minister in response to a parliamentary question, the topic of a Graduated Driving Licence system (GDL) is back under discussion. It would seem that Parliament is likely to keep a close eye on the introduction and implementation of GDL in Northern Ireland.
U Drive can annoyance that from June 4th 2018 Learner drivers will be allowed on Motorways only if they are in a dual control car with supervision from Approved driving instructor (ADI) A press release issued by the Department of Transport on the 1st March 2018 that from 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be
New Driving Test News The new driving test is well underway and here at U Drive were having some great results from our pupils. The pupils have found using the Sat-Nav very useful to get them ready for the real world. The parking up on the right hand side of the road has been portrayed
In August 2017, we announced that learner drivers will be allowed to take motorway driving lessons with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls from 2018. The exact date in 2018 will be confirmed nearer the time. The change will be well-publicised so driving instructors and learner drivers are prepared for the
We are so excited to announce we are now offering automatic driving lessons in the Loughborough area! Our lovely instructor Caroline Hartshorn has returned to U Drive after a short break and is now offering automatic driving lessons. Caroline is a highly experienced driving instructor and is very much a ‘people’ person. If you would
Our instructor James Chambers has recently started offering driving lessons in the Stamford area. James thought it would be a great idea to make pupils aware of some common driving offences, as he feels it is important for pupil to be aware of these. These offences apply to all driving instructors; they also apply to
Back in March 2016, I made the decision to become a Driving Instructor in and around Lincoln. I decided that I wanted to go down this route – One, because it pays the bills and two, job satisfaction. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing one of your pupils, who you’ve worked closely with teaching them
U Drive has been offering Driving instructor training in Lincoln since 2000, we are happy to have trained many instructors to become fully qualified. U Drive can pride its self on high quality instructor training, with a great pass record which is: 100% of instructors taking the part 3 have passed it especially when you