Thanks to new digital communication tools and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, keeping in touch with DSA has never been easier.
Reading Despatch isn't the only way to stay up to date with important news and information from DSA. The agency's digital communication team is making use of new communication tools like Facebook and Twitter, so that you can access up to date news and information where and when you want. "We want to make it easy for you to get the information you need, but it's not just about giving you messages - we also want to hear from you," says John Ploughman, DSA's digital communication manager. "Social media is a great way of getting information out quickly and at no cost, but it's also about interaction and the opportunity to hear what our customers are thinking. It doesn't mean we're going to stop sending information by email or putting it in Despatch, it just gives people more choice."
Trevor Wedge's Facebook page
Chief driving examiner Trevor Wedge now has an official Facebook page. Visit the page for updates on what Trevor's working on and who he's talking to around the country. You'll also find links to useful information, and you can post comments - Trevor's not always able to respond personally, but he does read them all. You don't need to have a Facebook account to view the page, just go to facebook.com/trevorwedge.
DSA Direct
With DSA Direct you can sign up to receive free alerts about specific topic areas straight to your email. You can choose to get alerts as soon as we send them, or as daily or weekly ‘digests'. To sign up, simply go to dft.gov.uk/dsa then click on 'DSA Direct' and follow the on screen instructions.
YouTube
DSA published its first video on YouTube in September 2009. Since then, we have uploaded more than 70 videos providing information about all aspects of learning to drive or ride. The videos have now been viewed more than 2.5 million times. See them for yourself at youtube.com/dsagov and let us know what you think in the comments section below each video.
DSA also has its own Twitter feed, giving you regular, bite-size news and updates. By following DSA on Twitter, you can make sure you're one of the first to hear about the latest news stories, press releases and more. It's easy to access Twitter on most mobile phones, so even if you're not at your computer you can stay up to date, and if you have your own website you can include our latest 'tweets' on your homepage. To sign up, go to twitter.com/DSAgovuk
