Driving Standards Agency
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and is part of the Driver, Vehicle and Operator (DVO) group. Its maxim is 'Safe Driving for Life', and it seeks to achieve this through testing of both theoretical and practical aspects of driving, and maintenance of a good standard of driving instruction.
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[edit] Profile
The DSA employs around 2,500 staff, about 1,800 of whom are practical driving examiners. It has 400 practical test centres throughout the UK. In 2005, the agency carried out some 1.4 million practical car tests and 2.1 million driving theory tests.
[edit] Cost
| Test | Pre July 2005 | July 2005 - April 2006 | April 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory test fee | £20.50 | £21.00 | £21.50 |
| Car Practical Test fee | £42.00 | £45.50 | £48.50 |
| Motorcycle Practical Test fee | £51.00 | £55.00 | £58.00 |
| Lorry and Bus Practical Test fee | £80.00 | £85.00 | £89.00 |
| Practical Test for driving instructors fee | £70.00 | £79.00 | £82.00 |
| Driving instructor trainee licence fee | £100.00 | £125.00 | no change |
| Theory test pass certificate for non-DSA examiners | £10.00 | £12.00 | £14.00 |
The last increases prior to July 2005 were:
- Practical car and motorcycling test - 2002
- Lorry and bus tests - 2001.
- Driving instructor test - 1997.
Sources: http://www.dsa.gov.uk/PressRelease.asp?id=4206 http://www.dsa.gov.uk/PressRelease.asp?id=145
[edit] Examinations
The UK driving test system, which you must pass to obtain a driving license now has three components; a theory test, a hazard perception test and a practical exam. All of these are regulated by the DSA. The current pass rate for car 'L' tests is 43%.
