Some driving tests and lessons will resume from May 10, while National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) centers will reopen for all customers from May 17. In a statement on Friday, the Department for Transport said testing for essential workers will remain the driver testing service’s priority. Driving tests “for all those who are eligible to […]
Month: April 2021
NJ driving school instructor charged with sexually assaulting students
A 59-year-old former Somerset County driving instructor has been arrested for sexually assaulting two learner drivers during driving sessions, authorities said. Steven Collucci, who previously worked for Dill Driving School, is charged with sexually assaulting two alleged 16-year-old victims, Somerset County District Attorney Michael H. Robertson said. The first alleged victim said she was sexually […]
Ornikar raises $120 million as its driving school market kicks into high gear with car insurance – TechCrunch
A French startup that set out to bring a new approach to driver training and road safety, then used that foundation to expand into the related field of car insurance, today announces a major fundraising to continue to develop its service across Europe. Ornikar, which prepares people for driving exams by offering online driving lessons, […]
Driving instructors share the worst things people have done during their tests | indy100
For many of us, passing our driving test is a crucial and terrifying experience. A lot depends on whether you succeed or not – whether you can take your friends to McDonald’s, for example. But for many others, apparently, it’s just not that bad. Someone took to Reddit to ask, “what’s the worst thing a […]
Driving school owner charged with free drug trafficking on $50,000 bail | Merrimack Valley
Salem, Mass. –The owner of a Merrimack Valley driving school who faces drug trafficking charges is released on $50,000 bail following his appearance in Salem Superior Court. The indictment on Wednesday of Michael Larocque, 56, of Lawrence for trafficking methamphetamine and distributing narcotics was the latest of his legal woes. In addition to his criminal […]
COVID-19: Classes and driving tests to resume in April with demand ‘soaring’ | UK News
Demand for driving lessons and tests is expected to “skyrocket” as learner drivers wait for lessons to resume later this month. Driving tests and courses have been suspended for several months due to coronavirus restrictions, but the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has confirmed that lessons will resume on April 12 and testing on April […]
Letter from the Director General of the DVSA to approved driving school instructors concerning the resumption of driving courses and exams
Dear Colleague I am really delighted that we were able to confirm this week that driving lessons and theory tests will resume on April 12 in England and Wales and that driving tests will resume on April 22. Last week we were also able to confirm that in Scotland driving lessons could potentially resume on […]
Driving school crash turns into aggravated robbery in northeast Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Houston police are asking for help in locating the suspects who robbed a family involved in an accident. The incident happened on January 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the 5300 block of N. Wayside. Police say the victim was teaching his 15-year-old daughter to drive when they were involved in a […]
Driving instructors booked for months with huge course delays
Driving instructors are “relieved” but cautious as they are told the date on which they can return to the roads of Wales. The long-awaited news that driving lessons can resume on April 12 has been welcomed by instructors who have already been reporting bookings for weeks, or even months in some cases, to deal with […]