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Driving Licence Checker

This lesson will provide you with how to’s, tips and guidance on how to generate a licence checking code on the GOV.UK website. It also contains information on how to use the code to check a pupils licence details. There are also useful phone numbers for the DVLA and information on what to do if a pupil or driver does not have a NI number.  

Generating a licence code 

If you take a pupil or driver out for a lesson, they will need to provide you with a licence checking code in order for you to be able to check their licence. This lesson covers how this can be done should the pupil or diver have any questions about the process. 

GOV.UK offers an online service for licence checking which allows people:

  • View their driving record, for example vehicles they can drive
  • Check their penalty points or disqualifications
  • Create a licence check code to share their driving record

The licence check code will be available for 21 days, after this the code will expire and should they need someone else to view their licence details they will need to generate another code. 

To check the licence they will need:

  • Driving licence number
  • National insurance number
  • The postcode on their driving licence

GOV.UK

To generate a licence checking code click on the link below and enter the required information mentioned above. Click on the generate code tab and the check code will be displayed.
Click Here

Check a pupil or drivers driving licence information

It is good practice and we would strongly recommend always checking a pupil or drivers driving licence before taking them out for a lesson or training session. The GOV.UK online service will allow you to check what vehicles they can drive, and if they have any penalty points or disqualifications on their licence. 

To check the licence you will need:

  • The last 8 characters of their driving licence number
  • A check code from the driver or pupil

This code must be used within 21 days otherwise it will expire. You can also only use the code once, if you need to check the licence again you will need them to generate another code. 

GOV.UK

To check the licence click on the link below and enter the required information mentioned above. The pupil or drivers licence details will then be displayed.
Click Here
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Terms and Conditions

This course includes our COVID-19 Guarantee. If the course has to be cancelled due to COVID-19 we’ll transfer your place or issue a refund where necessary. 

If you cancel within seven days of booking we will refund the cost of the course. However, we cannot issue any refunds if you want to cancel anytime after this. We may need to cancel or postpone courses occasionally due to reasons beyond our control. The course date will go ahead even if there is just one attendee. If you plan to book overnight accommodation as part of this course, do ensure you book a refundable option in case the course date had to be changed, postponed or cancelled. The DIA is not responsible for any costs you may incur.

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Terms and Conditions

By purchasing this product you agree that you have read and understood the requirements of the test that you are applying for.

Refund policy: Once a booking has been confirmed with a trainer directly for either a one-to-one standards check or mock test session you will need to give seven days notice to cancel, otherwise the fee will be lost and a new booking and payment will be required.

NOTE: For all training sessions and mock tests you and your trainer must wear a suitable face covering. Your trainer cannot provide one for you, trainers are only responsible for their own face covering and PPE protection. If a suitable face covering is not in place, your session will be cancelled and the fee will be lost. If you have a medical exception to wearing a face covering, this must be provided as proof of exemption to your Diamond trainer. You must demonstrate that your car has been cleaned, using anti-viral wipes to clean passenger handles inside and outside, the dashboard and any other touch points for the trainer. If your vehicle is not fit for purpose your session will be cancelled and the fee will be lost.

Candidates should not attend a training session or mock test if they are feeling unwell, particularly if they identify core symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as a persistent cough or fever). We ask candidates to notify the DIA of any possible exposure to, or diagnosis of, coronavirus as soon as possible. If you are unable to take a test due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or possible symptoms, your session will be postponed without losing your fee and you will not be permitted to rearrange your standards check session or mock test within the next 14 days following the cancellation.

Once you have paid for your standards check session and/or mock test,  your details will be forwarded to your nominated Diamond trainer local to you, who will be in touch with you within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) with a view to booking you in at a mutually convenient location, date and time. Some flexibility will be required in terms of location, taking into account trainer availability at regional level and where restrictions with COVID-19 may be taking place. Your Diamond trainer will make arrangements to meet via text, email or telephone. We do not have specific meeting locations and your Diamond trainer will discuss any other queries with you once your booking has been made online.

You will need to use your own vehicle for the standards check session and mock test, which is suitable for training and allows for your Diamond trainer to role play a suitable candidate, with the relevant insurance in place to allow for this. All Diamond trainers are qualified ADIs with a Diamond examiner qualification in place. You will need to show relevant insurance cover to your Diamond trainer, either before or on the day of your agreed booking date and time. The vehicle you supply must be both roadworthy and legal for the purposes of the standards check session and mock test and your session will be cancelled if you do not present a suitable car with the relevant insurance. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your standards check or mock test session you will lose your booking and the fee will need to be paid again.

You will be asked to read a number plate at the required distance, full details can be found at www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules. Your standards check or mock test session will be cancelled if you cannot reach these requirements. You will need a current and valid driving licence which will be checked by your trainer should you need to drive as part of your standards check or mock test.

Online classes

To attend the Zoom sessions you will need a PC, laptop or tablet that can run Zoom and must also have a camera and microphone so you are able to participate fully in the sessions. You are responsible for ensuring you can access and navigate zoom and that you have a strong enough internet connection. If you cannot join the session due to technical difficulties, we cannot guarantee that you will be moved to another session. Session dates are subject to change.

During this course you will be placed into small ‘live’ discussion groups and will need to converse. Please be aware of how to mute and unmute your microphone for the general discussions that will also be taking place.

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