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Motorways sign image by Jevanto Productions (via Shutterstock).
Driving Test Changes to be Aware of Before December 4th, 2017. Image by Jevanto Productions (via Shutterstock).

Most fatalities on our roads involve teenage car drivers with inadequate training on post-test driving skills, a reason that prompted the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency to expand its curricula to capture these concerns in driving lessons. Continue reading “Driving Test Changes To Be Aware Of”

Pass Plus option to be added to standard driving lessons for all learner drivers

Motorway learner drivers image by Chrispo (via Shutterstock).
A motorway: at present, off limits to learner drivers. Changes pencilled in for next year could see learner drivers on motorways as part of their driving lessons. Image by Chrispo (via Shutterstock).

The United Kingdom has 2,173 miles of motorway. At present, none of them are open to learner drivers. After passing their driving test, motorway driving is covered as part of the Pass Plus scheme. From 2018, subject to a consultation, this could change.

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