‘Tell me’ question at the beginning of the test and a ‘show me’ question on the moveġ0 minutes independent driving using traffic signs or verbal directionsĢ0 minutes independent driving using a satnav or traffic signs ‘Show me’ and ‘tell me’ question at the beginning of the test The table below shows the main differences between the current and trial test. You should still be taught these, though. Two new manoeuvres will, for the purpose of the trial, replace the current ‘turn in the road’ and ‘left reverse’ manoeuvres. The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is doing the research with DVSA. The assessment of the driving test will stay the same as it is now. This means that learners who pass will get a full driving licence. The test being used in the research is an actual driving licence acquisition test. You can only take part in the research if you normally use one of these centres.Ģ.2 Learners taking the test will get a licence They’re a mix of rural and urban locations. The research is being done at 32 driving test centres. 2.1 Which driving test centres are being using There’ll then be a public consultation about the recommendations.Īny changes to the driving test will only be made when that’s been done.
look at any changes in safe driving within 6 months of learner drivers passing their driving testĪnother reason that DVSA is doing the research is because it needs feedback from:ĭVSA will make recommendations after the research has been done.compare the results of people taking the current and trial test.This research is part of a routine review of the driving test. The research started in spring 2015 and will last up to 1 year. How the trial will workĭVSA is trialling some changes to the driving test.ĭVSA needs between 2,000 and 3,000 learner drivers to take part. For example, the ‘show me, tell me’ questions must be done, but we can consider how they’re actually carried out. The content of the test is set in law, so there are limits to what can be changed.
The driving test needs to be reviewed so that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA) can better assess whether new drivers can drive safely and competently on their own on our busy modern roads.ĭVSA has spent time talking to driving instructor associations, academics and others with a road safety interest to see what can be done differently. The government wants new drivers to be prepared for driving on their own, and not just passing the driving test