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The assessment proposes policy objectives to reduce safety risk, remove fraud opportunities, and encourage social cohesion by delivering tests in English and Welsh only. 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IA No: DfT00188\u003Cbr>Lead department or agency:\u003Cbr>Driving Standards Agency\u003Cbr>Other departments or agencies: |  |  | Impact Assessment (IA) |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | Date: 07/01/2013 |  |  |\n|  |  |  | Stage: Consultation |  |  |\n|  |  |  | Source of intervention: Domestic |  |  |\n|  |  |  | Type of measure: Other |  |  |\n|  |  |  | Contact for enquiries:\u003Cbr>Policy Unit, Driving Standards Agency\u003Cbr>[e-mail -consultations@dsa.gsi.gov.uk](e-mail -consultations@dsa.gsi.gov.uk) |  |  |\n| Summary: Intervention and Options |  |  | RPC Opinion: |  |  |\n| Cost of Preferred (or more likely) Option |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Total Net Present Value\u003Cbr>-£221.7m | Business Net Present Value\u003Cbr>NQ | Net cost to business per year (EANCB on 2009 prices)\u003Cbr>NQ |  | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>In scope of One-In, Measure qualifies as One-Out?\u003Cbr>No\u003Cbr>NA |  |\n| What is the problem under consideration? Why is government intervention necessary?\u003Cbr>There are drivers successfully passing their driving test who do not speak English or Welsh. There could be implications for road safety, as such drivers are unlikely to understand non-pictorial road signs and other information that is available to road users. This situation arises partly as a result of arrangements for theory and practical tests, which allow voiceovers in 19 languages, other than English or Welsh, and the use of interpreters on test. This also leads to greater opportunity for fraud, as interpreters can assist candidates. If tests were only available in the national language, there would also be an incentive to learn English or Welsh which would lead to more opportunities for social integration within society. |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nSt t  \nWhat are the policy objectives and the intended effects?  \nTo reduce the risk to road safety, remove fraud and encourage social cohesion. These aims could be realised by making changes to deliver driving tests in English and Welsh only. This would require all drivers taking a test to understand the national languages and help them to understand non-pictorial road signs and other instructions when driving. It is expected that better understanding would improve their safety and that of other road users. This would also reduce the opportunities available for those wishing to take a test dishonestly, by removing the possibility of an interpreter giving instruction on test. It is anticipated that learning the national language would also aid social integration for those new to Great Britain.  \nWhat policy options have been considered, including any alternatives to regulation? Please justify preferred option (further details in Evidence Base)  \nAs the legislation does not specify the language for conducting tests, this would be a non-regulatory change. The current system of providing the driving test with voiceovers and allowing interpreters has grown as an administrative arrangement over time. We plan, however, to consult on the proposals and follow similar processes as we would if we were consulting on making regulation. In addition to retaining the current system, the options we have considered are: Option 1-cease to provide voiceovers in languages other than English or Welsh on the theory test, or interpreters on the theory and practical test. Option 2-cease to provide voiceovers in languages other then English or Welsh on the theory test, but retain the use of interpreters on all tests. Option 3-cease to provide interpreters on all tests but retain the use of voiceovers in all current languages at the theory test. Option 1 is the preferred option as it allows for the full benefits of improving road safety and encouraging social cohesion to be realised.  \nWill the policy be reviewed? It will be reviewed. If applicable, set review date: 01/2019  \n\n| Does implementation go beyond minimum EU requirements? |  |  | N/A |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Are any of these or","cbCaitP1JYv23wC2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitP1JYv23wC2","pdf",138185,28,"English","# Summary: Intervention and Options\n## Total net present value and business impact\n## Problem definition and need for government intervention\n## Policy objectives and intended effects\n## Considered policy options and preferred option\n## Review arrangements","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the impact assessment address?\",\"answer\":\"Some drivers pass the driving test without speaking English or Welsh, which can undermine road safety due to limited understanding of non-pictorial road signs and other test information. The current approach can also increase fraud opportunities because interpreters may assist candidates.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main policy objectives?\",\"answer\":\"To reduce risk to road safety, remove fraud, and encourage social cohesion. The proposal aims to require test-taking to understand English and Welsh and improve comprehension of driving instructions and signage.\"},{\"question\":\"Which policy option is preferred and what change does it involve?\",\"answer\":\"Option 1 is preferred. It removes voiceovers and interpreters from all theory and practical tests to achieve safety and cohesion benefits and reduce dishonesty opportunities.\"}]","Review of language support provided for driving tests - Impact Assessment | PDF",71]