Bevs Driving School

Driving Test Changes – October 2010

Since the 4th October 2010 there have been some changes to driving tests.

Learner drivers are now required to drive uninstructed for ten minutes, either following some pre-given instructions or else asked to follow signs to a specific destination. People will not fail if they make a mistake in navigating to the correct location, however will be expected to react calmly & drive appropriately should they make an incorrect turn. The aim is to make the test more realistic.

 The following link provides more information on the independent driving changes:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/DG_189979

Additionally, driving test routes have changed & the new routes are no longer published on-line for drivers to access.