The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued fresh advice
Millions of young Brits eager to get behind the wheel are being urged to make one vital check before paying for driving lessons. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency has issued fresh guidance telling learner drivers to ensure their instructor is officially approved – amid concerns some may be paying for lessons with unqualified teachers.
In a social media post, the DVSA said: "Looking to start driving lessons? You can find DVSA approved driving instructors by visiting http://GOV.UK. Simply enter your postcode to find approved driving instructors near you." The watchdog, which oversees driving tests and instructor standards, has an online postcode checker enabling prospective motorists to search for approved driving instructors in their area. Learners can access the official 'find driving instructors' service via GOV.UK and search by postcode – for example, SW1A 2AA – to see nearby instructors who have registered to be listed. However, the DVSA warns that not every qualified instructor will necessarily appear. It says: "Approved driving instructors choose whether or not to be on this service, so not all ADIs will be listed." That means learners should not assume an instructor is unqualified simply because they do not appear in the search results. Instead, the agency advises anyone in doubt to contact it directly to verify an instructor's credentials. Motorists will need the instructor's name and ADI number, if available. The DVSA can be reached by email at customerservices@dvsa. gov.uk, by phone on 0300 200 1122, via WhatsApp message on +44 1908 787001, or through webchat between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. An approved driving instructor must meet stringent standards and undergo regular checks. The DVSA also offers information online about its continuous professional development scheme, ADI code of practice and standards checks.Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.
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