Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

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Our theory test, hazard perception and Highway Code apps have now been fixed. ✅ Updates have been made on the Apple App Store and Google Play, which will automatically update on your phone or tablet. 📲 If you don't have automatic updates on, you should manually approve the update which will fix the problem. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this caused.

We’re aware of a problem on our theory test, Highway Code and hazard perception apps. While we investigate this and find a fix, there is a temporary way to get the apps to work and to save your progress: Put your phone on airplane mode and switch off the wifi and then you can operate as usual. ✈️⚙️ We will update our customers on social media when we have more news and we apologise for the inconvenience this is causing.

Congratulations go to Gavin Murray Limited (Ellisons) which has now become the latest DVSA earned recognition member. 🚌 The scheme is open to all coach/bus and HGV organisations which have had an operator licence for at least 2 years. By joining, you’ll be seen as an exemplary operator which will also help you bid for future contracts. ✅ Interested? Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/8uHC50RNwv1

Would you know what to do if your brakes’ performance began to drop when towing a caravan or trailer? Brake fade can happen when using your brakes too heavily while towing and can affect the performance of your vehicle’s brakes. ⚠️ You should: ✅ Change to a lower gear ✅ Use the engine to brake by selecting a lower gear ✅ And do not allow the car to coast Stop yourself from getting into trouble in the first place by getting some towing training: https://lnkd.in/ecuJxnJ. 👍

Our enforcement officers regularly work with the Environment Agency on keeping Britain's roads safer. Find out more here: 👇

Welcome to Erith Haulage Company Ltd which is now a member of the DVSA earned recognition scheme.🚛 Operators of all sizes can join the scheme whether they have coaches and buses or heavy goods vehicles in their fleet. If you've had an operator licence for the last 2 years, why not consider joining? There are lots of benefits too! Find out more here 👉https://ow.ly/oB2e50RNwV7

You can take your car for its MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out. ⚙️ 📅 You’ll still keep the same renewal date for the following year. ⏱️ So there’s no need to wait until the last minute! Find out more here:👉 https://lnkd.in/gD2KMQZ

Another great free event with energised discussions looking at practical problems and solutions. ⚙️ Attendees at yesterday’s Earned Recognition summit got exclusive insights into laden brake testing on trailers and enjoyed commercial savings. The scheme is able to offer commercial savings through private organisations exclusively for Earned Recognition operators, which will save them money and reduce their emission outputs. Plus, hearing about the strong support for the Earned Recognition scheme from industry experts like the Chief Executive and our Head of Enforcement, left operators feeling empowered and supported. 🤝 The Earned Recognition scheme is a voluntary program designed for commercial vehicle operators in the UK. It aims to recognise and reward operators who can demonstrate high standards of compliance with the safety and roadworthiness regulations set by DVSA. 🛣️ #ERSummit #DVSAEarnedRecognition

Reversing while towing a caravan can be a daunting experience. These are our tips to reverse your caravan safely: 👀 Make sure you have a clear view of the caravan, and the bay you are reversing in to. ↔️ Steer in the opposite direction. This often throws people as it goes against your driving instincts. ◀️ If you’ve got plenty of room, ease the steering into the turn. If you’ve not got much room, begin reversing with a full lock. 🐢Take it slowly and relax. As the caravan is lining up into the bay, ease off your steering. Keep moving forward with your driving experience and get some towing training: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecuJxnJ