Safer driving for life

Fleet Maintenance
Drivers and Operators must be able to report promptly any defects or symptoms of defects that could adversely affect the safe operation of vehicles.

Occupational Driver Appraisals
The Driving Standards Agency carries out Occupational Driving Appraisals and offers companies an objective and informed view of an employee's driving ability

Driver Quality Monitoring
The driver quality monitoring service provides an objective and informed perspective for operators of a bus and coach driver's ability

Legal Requirements at Sporting Events
Detailed information on passenger alcohol restrictions for drivers providing transport to sporting events.

The Highway Code Links to another website.
Information and guidance on the Highway Code.

Sideswipe Video Adobe PDF Document
Video on the use of a fresnel lens to prevent sideswipes in both right and left hand drive lorries.

Related Information

Taxi Operator Licensing

Voluntary Community Transport Permits

Do it Online

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Driving test online services

Transport Direct Links to another website.

News

13-09-08 Traffic signs in Britain - biggest review in 40 years launched today Links to another website.
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations to take part in the biggest review of British road signs for 40 years.

17-09-08 17-09-08 Two-year VOSA investigation leads to convictions Links to another website.
Six men working for Jobe Transport Ltd, Norwich were found guilty of a total of 84 driving offences at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 12 September 2008. [This information is held on an external site]

18-09-08 Success in high court for VOSA Links to another website.
On August 5 2008, an MOT case dating back to 2000 was decided in favour of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) at the High Court of Justice.[This information is held on an external site]