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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
DVSAPart of:Department for Transport
We carry out driving tests, approve people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carry out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carry out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitor vehicle recalls. DVSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
We carry out driving tests, approve people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carry out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carry out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitor vehicle recalls. DVSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Senior Staff
Beverley Warmington
Chief Executive, DVSA
Pauline Reeves OBE
Director of Driver Services, DVSA
Richard Hennessy
Director of Vehicle Services, DVSA
Marian Kitson
Director of Enforcement Services, DVSA
Tina Churcher
Chief Digital and Information Officer, DVSA
Carrie Dolan MBE
Director of Corporate Services, DVSA
Oliver Mulvey
Director of Policy, DVSA
Clare Nichols
Chief Financial Officer, DVSA
Jane Reakes-Davies
Director of People, DVSA
Peter Hearn
Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Traffic Commissioner
Nick Bitel
Non-Executive Chair, DVSA
Jacob Abboud
Non-Executive Director, DVSA
Helen Aston
Non-Executive Director, DVSA
Latest Publications
Changes to driving test booking rules in 2026
Detailed guide
Ready to Pass?
Campaign
End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services
News story
Drivers' hours: rules and guidance
Document collection
Get, view or stop MOT reminders
Service
Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy)
Guidance