Road condition and winter driving

(winter came with a bang, tyres flattened in potholes – extra cash for repairs and inquiry after inquiry)

51% expected road gritting in winter 2010/2011 to be better than the winter before. After significant snowfall this fell by 19% to 32% who thought gritting had actually been any better.

44% of drivers did nothing during 2010 to be better prepared if winter 2010/11 was as bad as winter 2009/10.

Speed cameras

(The war on the motorist is over, cameras go cameras come – drivers dont really mind as long as improvement courses not points remain an option)

75% of  members say speed cameras are acceptable or very acceptable.

79% of  members agree with the idea of offering drivers courses for minor motoring offences.

Driving tests and bad weather

Some driving tests may be affected by winter weather over the next few days.

The Met Office has forecast colder weather with snow showers becoming increasingly likely. Some parts of the country may have significant snowfall. 

Your driving test

If you're due to take your practical test, follow the advice given on your appointment email or letter. You should call your test centre only if there is snow or ice in your local area on the day of your test.

DSA do not conduct tests in bad light or bad weather conditions for the safety of the candidate and the examiner. Another appointment will be arranged automatically at no further cost, but compensation is not payable.

A new appointment date is usually sent within three working days. This may take longer when there’s a period of prolonged bad weather.

If you haven't heard about a new appointment within seven working days, you can check the status of your booking online at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.

If your test hasn't been rebooked at that time, you should call our customer service centre