DVSA - Making adjustments to the driving test

DVSA is making some subtle but meaningful changes to the practical driving test to help boost safety on the roads. 

Following a successful 5-month trial that took place at 20 driving test centres earlier this year, learner drivers in Great Britain will spend more time on higher speed roads – such as rural roads – while on their driving test, where possible. 

The adjustments, which will be rolled out from 24 November 2025, aim to give learners more real-life experience by testing them on situations they are likely to face once they can drive independently. They will not affect the skills they need to learn for their test.   

In his latest blog post, Robert Green, DVSA Product Specialist for Driver, discusses the updates in full.  

You can read the blog post on Despatch.