What you need to know about the new driving test
On December 4th, 2017 the Government will be introducing the new driving test, with various changes being made to adapted to the modern UK driving environment.
To help you avoid coming unstuck for any upcoming driving tests, that you or a family member might be taking, here is everything you need to know about the new driving test.
The ‘independent driving’ section of the test will be increased from 10 minutes, to 20
With the average driving test taking approximately 40 minutes, the changes now mean that up to half of the test will involve the examinee having to navigate their way around UK roads without turn-by-turn directions.
The increase in the time for the ‘independent driving’ section, is an attempt to more thoroughly examine the driver’s ability to safely navigate on higher speed roads. This is in an effort to combat accidents involving inexperienced drivers on high-speed or rural roads, with a substantial 3,850 of these incidents being reported in 2016 alone.
Sat-Navs
Arguably the biggest change coming to the new driving test this December, is the introduction of a Sat Nav. A route will be pre-programmed into the Sat-Nav to avoid any confusion over the destination. The examinee will then be asked to follow the Sat-Nav, as part of their independent driving section of the test. An important thing to remember is that the examinee won’t be failed for going the wrong way, so long as they navigate the roads safely.
It is also important to note, that just one in five people will not have a Sat-Nav section as part of their test, so make sure your driving instructor is giving you sufficient practice, driving with a Sat Nav.
Manoeuvres
Some manoeuvres that are seen as less applicable to real world driving, or too simple, such as reversing around a corner and turning in the road, will be scrapped.
Drivers will now be asked to park in a bay and drive out, parallel park on the street, or pull up on the right side of the road then reverse and drive off again.
Vehicle safety questions
Also known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions, the vehicle safety questions will now be asked both at the start of the test, and whilst driving.
The first question will be answered by explaining how a particular safety procedure is performed, for example explaining how tyre pressure is checked.
The second question will be answered by practically showing the examiner how to carry out a safety task, whilst driving, for example honking the horn.
It is also important to note that if an upcoming scheduled test is cancelled and moved for whatever reason, to a date after December 4th, you will be required to take the test under the new format.
DVSA Driving Test Changes
To help you avoid coming unstuck for any upcoming driving tests, that you or a family member might be taking, here is everything you need to know about the new driving test.
The ‘independent driving’ section of the test will be increased from 10 minutes, to 20
With the average driving test taking approximately 40 minutes, the changes now mean that up to half of the test will involve the examinee having to navigate their way around UK roads without turn-by-turn directions.
The increase in the time for the ‘independent driving’ section, is an attempt to more thoroughly examine the driver’s ability to safely navigate on higher speed roads. This is in an effort to combat accidents involving inexperienced drivers on high-speed or rural roads, with a substantial 3,850 of these incidents being reported in 2016 alone.
Sat-Navs
Arguably the biggest change coming to the new driving test this December, is the introduction of a Sat Nav. A route will be pre-programmed into the Sat-Nav to avoid any confusion over the destination. The examinee will then be asked to follow the Sat-Nav, as part of their independent driving section of the test. An important thing to remember is that the examinee won’t be failed for going the wrong way, so long as they navigate the roads safely.
It is also important to note, that just one in five people will not have a Sat-Nav section as part of their test, so make sure your driving instructor is giving you sufficient practice, driving with a Sat Nav.
Manoeuvres
Some manoeuvres that are seen as less applicable to real world driving, or too simple, such as reversing around a corner and turning in the road, will be scrapped.
Drivers will now be asked to park in a bay and drive out, parallel park on the street, or pull up on the right side of the road then reverse and drive off again.
Vehicle safety questions
Also known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions, the vehicle safety questions will now be asked both at the start of the test, and whilst driving.
The first question will be answered by explaining how a particular safety procedure is performed, for example explaining how tyre pressure is checked.
The second question will be answered by practically showing the examiner how to carry out a safety task, whilst driving, for example honking the horn.
It is also important to note that if an upcoming scheduled test is cancelled and moved for whatever reason, to a date after December 4th, you will be required to take the test under the new format.
DVSA Driving Test Changes
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