The Driving Standards Agency
Tel: 0115 901 2500
www.dsa.gov.uk
The Driving Standards Agency is an independently financed government agency responsible for administering and passing tests for all vehicles.
The Highway Code
www.highwaycode.gov.uk
The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. Its rules apply to all road users: pedestrians, horseriders and cyclists as well as motorcyclists and drivers.
Many of the rules in the code are legal requirements and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. You may be fined, given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists
0208 996 9600
www.iam.org.uk
The aims and objectives of the Institute of Advanced Motorists are very simple:
- To improve the standard of driving (and riding) on UK roads
- The advancement of road safety
- The administration of an advanced test
The RAC Foundation
0207 747 3445 - ask for 'the foundation'
www.racfoundation.org
The RAC Foundation for Motoring is established to promote the environmental, economic, mobility and safety issues relating to use of motor vehicles. The RAC Foundation has developed close links with central and local government departments, national organisations such as RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) and the media as well as providing representation on a number of advisory committees and working groups.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
0121 248 2000
www.rospa.com
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity which was established over 80 years ago, providing information, advice, resources and training, the RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on or near water. RoSPA aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.