First - before we all start offering advice, we need to understand the facts. I have been a fully qualified DVSA Instructor for the last 14 years and, although the OP IS (understandably) upset, there are some points that a layman might not fully understand. 1. Fully qualified instructors (passed all 3 exams) display a green octagonal badge in the windscreen. 2. Trainee instructors (not yet passed final exam) display a pink triangular badge in the windscreen. 3. Trainee instructors ARE authorised to provide paid instruction. 4. Trainee instructors can present candidates for test. Normally the examiner will write the instructor number on the marking sheet (DL25) If there is no instructor info, it means his badge was not displayed but this is not a legal requirement as instruction is not being given on the driving test. 5. Badges MUST be displayed while giving instruction. The instructor number should be plainly visible or produced when requested by th pupil. 6 Nearly all driving instructors are self-employed. They either run their own school or are franchised to a larger school. e.g BSM or AA etc. 7. You will most likely find that the contract is made between the pupil and the instructor, not the school. (read their terms and conditions.) 8. The Government Examiner is authorised to refuse to take the test candidate if he/she considers the vehicle to be unsafe or for any other reason. Some of the larger (and well known) driving schools utilize trainee instructors as it is perfectly legal to do so. However, they should not state that ALL of their instructors are FULLY qualified. If you believe that the instructor has behaved in an improper manner, report it to the DVSA and the police. You should understand that it is your word against his and as there were only 2 persons in the vehicle, it will be difficult to prove your case. If you need any further help or info, post back here. Good luck.

You are replying to a post made on a thread that is nearly 4 years old.

Never heard of a Grade 6/6 before.

No need any more. The paper counterpart of the licence will no longer have any legal status after 8 June 2015 and can be destroyed.

Skerne Road was not a cul-de-sac the last time I drove along it 4 months ago.

Surely the police will be able to support your claim. i would have thought that their conversation with him was recorded (or noted in the log).

Anyone who passed their category B car test after 1st January 1997 will not have D1 entitlement on their licence, however, they may still drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats provided they satisfy each & all of the following points: They are driving on behalf of a non-commercial body for social purposes but not for hire or reward (unless operating under a permit) They have held a car (category B) licence for at least 2 years They are aged 21 years or older They are providing their service on a voluntary (unpaid) basis The minibus maximum weight does not exceed 3500kg (or 4250kg if fitted with accessible equipment designed for the carriage of passengers with disabilities or wheelchair users) They are not towing a trailer They are only driving the minibus in the U.K. These requirements are above and beyond those which regulate drivers who passed their car test prior to 1st January 1997 and so there are many more considerations to take in to account for drivers that fall in to this category.

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The "other" driver is most definitely NOT permitted to drive on his Nigerian driving licence indefinitely while in the UK. His foreign licence is only valid for the 12 months immediately following the date at which he became resident in the UK. After the 12 months has expired he reverts to learner status and must acquire a UK provisional licence. He is only allowed to drive unaccompanied after passing the UK driving test. If his statement is correct, he would not be insured to drive the vehicle.

If they used DHL, they should be able to supply you with a tracking number which will enable you to see the progress of the shipment online.

VOSA no longer exists. Now called the DVSA, since November 2013.

She will become a New Driver upon taking her tests and subject to the New Drivers Act (1995). The points she already has on her UK provisional licence (assuming 6-8) will not prevent her from driving after passing her test. However, ANY more points gained in the two years following her test will result in revocation of her licence by the DVLA.

You are not ineligible for a British Passport. In this document "GUIDE AN - Naturalisation as a British citizen – A guide for applicants Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318570/2902467-Guide_AN_v1_0.pdf

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I don't think anyone understands your question. I certainly don't.

Exceptional Hardship ??? Count yourself very lucky. In my occupation I would lose my livelihood by accruing just 6 points on my licence. No ifs or buts. That is hardship.

How do they intend to enforce the tax disc validity? The new regulations allow a period of 14 days grace for the displaying of a valid tax disc at renewal time. This requires the renewal application to have been made before the old road tax expires. The police would not show the slightest interest within the 14 day grace period. Anyway, tax discs are soon to become a thing of the past.

Car has to be in proximity to a solid object to the rear while reversing.

Reading between the lines of the the first post; it appears that fairy87 had his/her licence "revoked" by the DVLA for accruing 6 points (or more) during the 2 years following his/her first test. He/she lost the entitlement to drive and was not in possession of a driving licence of any kind.

Unfortunately, the Driving Test Pass Certificate is only valid for 2 years so don't hold your breath.

The Police receive details of the Registered Keeper from the DVLA. They have no idea who was driving unless the driver is also the the RK. It's exactly the same as if he was zapped by a speed camera. It is his choice whether to accept the course or challenge the alleged offence in court.

If he believes that no offence has been committed, the instructions he has received tell him to ignore the offer and that he will hear from the Police in due course. He has heard nothing prior to receiving the offer because the original NIP was sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle he was driving. I.e. his employer. They are required by law to identify the driver of the vehicle. They have done this and he has received the CRASH course offer which is an alternative to the standard tariff of 3 points and £100. If he pleads "not guilty", it will go to court and he will have the opportunity to defend himself.

The criteria used for assessing eligibility for the speed awareness course is speed within the range of speed limit + 10% + 2 mph to speed limit + 10% +6 mph. In a 40 mph speed limit, this equates to speeds from 46 mph to 50 mph.

What does "around" mean? Can you be more specific?

2K for a clutch change is WAY too much.