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New Online Gift Voucher Service

Now you don’t have to call us you can simply click and buy online gift vouchers for all types of driver training. We offer Skid Correction Training (good for honing winter driving skills), Defensive and Advanced driver training for those who have passed their test. We offer Under 17 driver training and cover from Forres to Dundee for learner drivers, including Pass Plus. For Christmas, birthdays or an extra special thank you please check out our new voucher service.

New instructor joins Roadwise

We are pleased to announce a new instructor has joined the Roadwise team.

Fiona McIntyre has relocated to Forres and will join forces with Andrew Smith, based in Insch, to further Roadwise Driver Training’s expansion in Moray.

 

Managing Director, Dave Watson welcomes our new recruit, “I am impressed with Fiona’s professionalism and her commitment to the values and aims of Roadwise.  She is a valuable asset to the company and an excellent addition to our team of high calibre instructors.”

Driving examiner strike – candidates to attend tests

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is urging all driving test candidates booked to take a test on Thursday 30 June to attend as usual regardless of the threat of strike action by examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union.

DSA’s chief executive Rosemary Thew said:

“Not all examiners are members of the PCS union and even if they are, we cannot be sure that they will not turn up for work. We therefore want candidates to attend so that practical tests can be delivered if possible. Theory tests are not affected and will be taking place as planned.

“Candidates who turn up but are unable to take their tests because of industrial action will not have to contact DSA to re-book. They should hear from us with a new date within five to ten working days. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause and will do everything we can to minimise disruption for our customers.”

If no examiner is available for a test, a new date will be rebooked automatically by DSA and the candidate will be sent details of the new test. If candidates fail to attend they will not be able to claim out-of-pocket expenses if their tests are cancelled and they will need to rebook their own tests.

DSA’s customer service centre for practical tests might also be affected by the strike action. Customers who wish to book a practical test will still be able to use DSA’s internet booking service at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.

Details about claiming out-of-pocket expenses can be found at direct.gov.uk/drivingtestexpenses.

New training service launched by Roadwise

Roadwise Driver Training is proud to offer car and trailer training (B+E) to private and corporate clients.   Our professional, approved DSA Driving Instructors will work closely with you, using up-to-date teaching techniques ensuring you are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude required to pass the additional practical test.

Click here to visit our car and trailer training information page.

Call us now on 01224 224 266 to enquire about car and trailer training course or indeed any other training course offered by Roadwise.

DVLA scam email warning

Watch out for emails claiming to be from DVLA asking you to verify your driving licence details via an online link, it’s a scam. DVLA has not sent any such email, so if you get one delete it immediately.

Scam phishing email

The email appears to be an attempt to trick drivers into providing personal details. If you get the email below, do not respond to it and delete it immediately.

This warning has also been published on the Directgov website:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_194193

DSA Announcement

Some of DSA’s online systems won’t be available from midnight Friday 14 January to 6.00 am on Monday 17 January. This is due to essential maintenance work.

It will affect access to:

• online instructor services on Business Link
• the online booking service for practical tests on Directgov
• all online Driver CPC services
• DSA’s national speech recognition service for changing practical tests

You’ll still be able to use online theory test services by visiting direct.gov.uk/theorytest.

You’ll be able to go online from 6.00 am on Monday as normal.

DSA is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Roadwise Driver Training would like to wish all of our pupils and clients a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Don’t forget the special offer we are running during the month of January where you can receive a free hour of driving tuition courtesy of Roadwise, when you purchase your first ten hours of driving tuition.  Click here for more information and to download your special voucher.

See you in the new year!!

From everyone at Roadwise and Aberdeen Foyer

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 theres 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 the DSA customer service centre on 0300 200 1122

Stuck for a Christmas Present?

Are you looking for a great Christmas present for your son, daughter, friend or partner?

Our gift vouchers make the perfect present and are available for a variety of driver training packages including, pre-17 training, skid control and correction training and learner driver training.

A voucher for skid training is a particularly popular gift for the difficult to buy for person in your life.

For more information on our training packages and information on how to purchase a gift voucher contact Roadwise Driver Training today on free phone 0800 0151642.

Roadwise proudly sponsors Safe Drive, Stay Alive 2nd-5th November

No one can afford to miss this hard hitting show getting the message of road safety across to thousands of young people who are at the start of their driving life.

Members of the public are invited to experience an emotive film and stage show that will leave many speechless as it illustrates how lives can change in seconds with real life stories from people affected by a car crash.   Chairman of the Aberdeenshire Community Safety Partnership William Munro said “Safe Drive Stay Alive is not just an event for drivers or learners but for everyone. We want to show the consequences of different actions and how a split second can affect the lives of a family, the emergency services and friends.”

Dave Watson, the founding director of Roadwise, said “safe Drive Stay Alive is an excellent event which we are proud to be associated with. At Roadwise we are committed to positively changing people’s attitudes to driving and the message of road safety is one our instructors teach everyday”.

All road users should be encouraged to develop good safety habits to address the potential dangers they face on a daily basis.  Simple messages such as encouraging drivers and passengers to wear seat belts and switch off mobile phones whilst driving will help highlight the small choices which can make a big difference on the road.

Safe Drive Stay Alive is a four-day event and school pupils in S5 from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray will attend the show at the Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen from Tuesday, November 2 until Friday, November 5.

The evening session is free and opens on Wednesday, November 3 from 7.15pm.  For further information contact Kate Rigby on 01224 748994, by email at kate.rigby@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or just come along on the night.

More information on Safe Drive Stay Alive can be found at www.safedrivestayalive.org or on Bebo at www.bebo.com/safedrivestayalive

Organisers have warned that the show may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 due to the content.