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10 September 2008
Eco-safe driving now part of the practical driving test
From 10 September 2008, if you're sitting a driving test, you’ll also be assessed on your ability to drive or ride in a way that shows eco-safe driving techniques.
This assessment is not part of the existing assessment criteria for the practical test and you will not fail your test because you don’t demonstrate eco-safe driving techniques.
The driving examiner will assess control and planning, and at the end of the test will give you feedback, as guidance, on how efficiently you’re driving.
Control
Always try and use the vehicle controls as smoothly as possible, with particular attention to:
Control
Always try and use the vehicle controls as smoothly as possible, with particular attention to:
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starting and moving away
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accelerating
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using gears
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driving at an appropriate speed
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This reduces wear and tear on your vehicle and will help in reducing CO2.
Planning
Reduce harmful emissions by anticipating road traffic conditions and acting in good time, rather than reacting to them at the last moment, especially:
Planning
Reduce harmful emissions by anticipating road traffic conditions and acting in good time, rather than reacting to them at the last moment, especially:
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showing hazard awareness and planning
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making use of engine braking
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stopping the engine when appropriate
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Tips for ‘eco-safe’ driving and riding
Follow these tips as a guide to safe driving or riding for economy:
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check your tyres regularly and keep at recommended pressure
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don’t carry unnecessary weight
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remove roof-
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don’t exceed speed limits, accelerate gently
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consider using cruise control where it would be appropriate
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turn off your engine if you’re likely to have a prolonged wait
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use air conditioning only when you need to
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plan your route to avoid known congestion points
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try to travel during off-
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Further information on eco-safe driving and riding is available in leaflet ‘Eco-Safe Driving - a guide to safe driving/riding for economy’. This is handed to candidates at the end of their driving test or can be downloaded here.
17 June 2008
New Vehicle Safety Questions (Show Me, Tell Me) added to test
DSA introduced the "Show me, tell me" safety questions for all categories of tests in September 2003. The subjects that can be included in the safety questions are laid down in the EC 2nd Directive. We made a commitment, at that time, to review the questions and this has now taken place.
The review raised the need for some additional questions to be included to more accurately reflect the need for candidates to have the skills and knowledge to ensure they and their vehicles are safe to be on the road. Additional questions will cover the use of wipers, demisters, brake lights, fog lights, head restraints, ABS warning lights and the correct operation of relevant controls and switches.
The number of questions to be asked will remain unaltered. Set combinations of questions will be retained for Category B car tests, these combinations have been updated. For all other categories examiners will choose a selection of two or five questions (dependant on the type of test) from the Question Bank. Questions will suit the vehicle presented for test and the location the test is being delivered from. Answers to the questions can be found in the relevant DSA Essential Skills publication. There is no change to the level of assessment.
To see the revised questions and answers, click here.
23 May 2008
Pass Plus now available in Sussex with £60 cashback
New drivers in Sussex are being given £60 cashback if they complete the Pass Plus course and a locally-run workshop.
Pass Plus lessons include driving on motorways, country lanes and in towns, as well as all weather driving and driving at night.
Lessons are booked through Pass Plus instructors.
If students show they have completed the course, then attend a two-hour workshop run by the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP), they will receive £60 cashback.
As another incentive, and in addition to the cash, many insurance companies offer cheaper car insurance for drivers who have completed Pass Plus.
SSRP Communications Manager Emma Rogers said: 'Young people are a particularly vulnerable driver group in Sussex - a disproportionate number are involved in crashes, compared to the amount of young drivers actually on our roads. Many certainly have the confidence to drive well, but it's the inexperience that lets them down. If they were involved in an incident that could lead to a crash, they wouldn't know what to do. It's also true that young drivers, particularly males, like to show off to their girlfriends and peers, which can lead to faster driving and tragic consequences.
17 June 2008
New Vehicle Safety Questions (Show Me, Tell Me) added to test
DSA introduced the "Show me, tell me" safety questions for all categories of tests in September 2003. The subjects that can be included in the safety questions are laid down in the EC 2nd Directive. We made a commitment, at that time, to review the questions and this has now taken place.
The review raised the need for some additional questions to be included to more accurately reflect the need for candidates to have the skills and knowledge to ensure they and their vehicles are safe to be on the road. Additional questions will cover the use of wipers, demisters, brake lights, fog lights, head restraints, ABS warning lights and the correct operation of relevant controls and switches.
The number of questions to be asked will remain unaltered. Set combinations of questions will be retained for Category B car tests, these combinations have been updated. For all other categories examiners will choose a selection of two or five questions (dependant on the type of test) from the Question Bank. Questions will suit the vehicle presented for test and the location the test is being delivered from. Answers to the questions can be found in the relevant DSA Essential Skills publication. There is no change to the level of assessment.
To see the revised questions and answers, click here.
23 May 2008
Pass Plus now available in Sussex with £60 cashback
New drivers in Sussex are being given £60 cashback if they complete the Pass Plus course and a locally-
Pass Plus lessons include driving on motorways, country lanes and in towns, as well as all weather driving and driving at night.
Lessons are booked through Pass Plus instructors.
If students show they have completed the course, then attend a two-
As another incentive, and in addition to the cash, many insurance companies offer cheaper car insurance for drivers who have completed Pass Plus.
SSRP Communications Manager Emma Rogers said: 'Young people are a particularly vulnerable driver group in Sussex -
