record of where your pupil has or hasn’t yet practiced.
After becoming frustrated at DVSA’s constant refusal to engage in meaningful discussion regarding the use of cameras, we asked the transport minister to provide us with a valid reason why the cameras cannot be used during tests;
DVSA has now announced that it is carrying out a review of it’s policy, issuing the following statement:
REVIEWING THE USE OF CAMERAS ON DRIVING TESTS
DVSA is set to review its current policy of not allowing the use of forward and rear facing cameras on driving tests, following feedback from customers and driving instructor associations.
The decision also takes into account the growing use of cameras, telematics systems and other forms of recording devices for insurance purposes. During that review the safety of test candidates, examiners and other road users, and the integrity of the driving test remain paramount.
Until the review has concluded and the outcome is known, the existing policy will continue to be enforced.
The review will not reconsider the use of internal facing cameras or the recording of any audio. The position will remain that such recordings would not be used to review driving test results, as they would not be able show a full and accurate representation of events inside and outside the vehicle.
It’s inevitable that DVSA will now have to change it’s mind on the use of cameras during tests, which will be a valuable asset to all ADI’s who want to protect their assets and customers.
Unite doesn’t have time to waste on thinking up crackpot ideas, it will continue to work for the benefit of ADI’s.
Dave Thomas
Founder member of the only union for ADI’s