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Press release DRIVING TESTS SET TO RETURN TO BARRY * English * Cymraeg The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is exploring ways of providing a more local service to deliver tests to candidates
in the Barry area. This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Driving test candidates in the Barry area could benefit from a more local
service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery. This is one of 7 trials to provide practical car tests in selected areas that do not currently have a local test
centre but still have a significant demand for tests. The test centre in Barry closed in March 2010 when DSA’s lease expired, and tests moved to Cardiff and Bridgend. This trial will
explore whether tests can also be provided more locally, possibly using alternative venues such as local authority buildings, hotels or leisure centres. Road Safety Minister Mike Penning
said: > I want us to be more flexible and innovative in delivering driving > tests to make sure that we are offering people the best service > possible wherever they live. >
> Our aim is to provide a more local service that is both convenient > for candidates and cost effective. DSA is working to identify suitable test routes in the Barry area and find a
venue that offers the right level of service for candidates. There are plans for trials across England, Scotland and Wales. Each trial will be closely monitored to assess any impact on
levels of customer service and the cost of delivery, as well as making sure the integrity of the test is maintained. DSA will then decide whether the trials can be rolled out to other areas
without a local test centre where there is a significant demand, as well as suitable routes and venues. The trial will involve only practical car tests; theory test centres will not be
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