Wednesday’s words of wisdom
In case you weren’t aware (we weren’t till today) DVSA are temporarily allowing candidates to change their test up to 8 times. It was previously 6. This is an attempt to reduce traffic into the Call Centre. Out of fairness this has been extended to ADI tests although qualifying tests are of course time limited. The position will be reviewed once the internet booking system is switched back on to the public. Some suggestions about the test booking system:
We have been promised more news on SCs, Part 2 and Part 3 tests shortly. There is currently no date for when new Part 2 tests may be booked. DVSA are arranging Part 2 and 3 tests for PDIs who had test cancelled. As soon as we know dates we will let you know. We should have a new lot of questions and answers from DVSA to send out shortly. Watch this space! ______ Graduated driver licencing will again be discussed by MPs next month, as part of an inquiry into young and novice driver safety. Here is an article from Road Safety GB on GDL. RSGB have another article of interest, on the National Travel Attitudes Study. ______ News of court case Involving the driving school Drive Dynamics. ______ As our Scottish members prepare to go back to work, hopefully towards the end of the month, along with others who had deferred their return, we thought it timely to remind people about the following: Driving test restart: 5 things to remember 1. Keep your vehicle clean You must make sure the inside of the vehicle is cleaned before the test. The examiner will also use an antiviral wipe to clean the passenger door and anything they’ll need to touch inside the vehicle. 2. Arrive at the right time Do not arrive for the driving test more than 5 minutes before your appointment time. 3. Make sure your pupil wears a face covering Your pupil must wear a face covering when they come to the test centre, unless they have a good reason not to. This includes if: 4. Check if your pupil should be self-isolating Your pupil must not come to their driving test if: 5. Check your pupil knows what happens if they make certain faults Make sure your pupil knows that they can carry on if they make a mistake during their driving test.
Do remember that our toolbox for returning to work is available for you on the front page of our website. This includes lots of information and articles on risk assessments, information to give your students, NASP guidelines, Ts & Cs and a whole lot more.
______ Maria Noakes, an ADI from Hertfordshire fell down the stairs breaking multiple bones which put her out of work for 6 weeks, then she caught Coronavirus which in turn led to a stroke. Although she is getting help from the government, it is not enough to cover all her outgoings. Colleague Claire Brewster has set up a fund to help her. If you are able to help, your donation however small would be much appreciated. Please follow this link.
Our bank of questions and answers can be found on the front page of the website – www.adinjc.org.uk – please make this your first port of call if you have a question. If you need to write to DVSA about test bookings the email to use is customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk; for anything about PDI or ADI licences it’s PADI@dvsa.gov.uk. Most of the staff are still working from home so it’s best not to post anything in. It may be sometime before they deal with the many sacks of post that have been received. Please remember that they are dealing with a massive amount of queries and problems and patience will be needed!
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