New Road Safety Strategy: what’s been announced, what’s being consulted on, and why it matters to ADIs

The Department for Transport has announced a new road safety strategy, described as the first in more than a decade, with a target to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035 (and 70% for children under 16).

National Audit Office (NAO) Report December 2025

The NAO’s own report – not a headline grab, but a forensic look at how the practical test system has been run since the pandemic – lays bare some stark realities. It confirms that waiting times remain painfully long and that the DVSA’s actions haven’t delivered the turnaround the government repeatedly promised.… Read full article

Beverley Warmington – New DVSA CEO Announced

We’re pleased to welcome Beverley Warmington as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Beverley steps into the role at a pivotal moment, with a clear focus on tackling the driving test backlog and improving how learners access and complete their tests.  … Read full article

Supporting Jonny’s Miles for Smiles Challenge

In 2026 Jonny Greaves, JG Drive Driver Training based in Nuneaton, is taking on a personal challenge to run 204 miles through organised running events to raise funds for Speed Of Sight.

Speed Of Sight is a UK charity that gives adults and children with disabilities the chance to drive specially adapted cars on real race tracks.… Read full article

Your First Badge: What You Need Beyond Becoming an ADI

Whether you’ve just earned your pink badge or you’ve passed Part 3 and picked up your green badge, there’s a chunk of real-world business and professional stuff that no one covers in training. This page try to fill in those gaps.… Read full article

National Association Comparison – NASP & Other Industry Groups

There’s a lot of noise around associations. Some work closely with NASP, some don’t. Some are grassroots, some are commercial. This page gives a clear, fair snapshot of who does what, so ADIs and PDIs can make an informed choice.

NASP Associations (Official Representation)

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Driving Test Changes Announced: What the Transport Select Committee Revealed Today

By Chris Bensted & Ian Brett, The DITC

Today’s Transport Select Committee update has confirmed what many of us in the driver training industry have feared – the DVSA will not be meeting its targets for reducing test waiting times any time soon.… Read full article

Loveday Ryder steps down as DVSA CEO

Today’s announcement marks the end of an era for the DVSA. Loveday Ryder has stepped down as Chief Executive after five years in post, leading the agency through what was arguably the toughest period in its history.

Whatever your personal view of DVSA or its leadership, there’s no denying the size of the task she took on.… Read full article