National Standard for Driving Cars and Light Vans

The National Standard was written by the DVSA in March 2010 and updated in 2017.  The Standards sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding that all drivers need to be safe and responsible driver.

The Standard applies to all drivers of driving licence category B.  Its is particularly useful source of reference for drivers, driving instructors and their trainers.

The Standard is divided into five roles

• Role 1 Prepare yourself, the vehicle and passengers for a journey
• Role 2 – Guide and control the vehicle
• Use the road in accordance with the Highway Code
• Drive safely and responsibly in the traffic system
• Review and adjust driving behaviour over a lifetime

This advice given in this Part Two Driving Workbook complies and compliments the National Standard.

Reference to the relevant National Standard role, unit and element are provided so that ADI trainers and Part Two test candidates can source the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to become safe, responsible “advanced” driver.

National standard for driving cars and light vans – Guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)