Changes to The Driving Test Nov. 2025

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Dec 21, 2025
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From November 24, 2025, the DVSA introduced key driving test changes in Great Britain, focusing on real-world safety by increasing time on faster/rural roads, reducing routine stops from four to three, making emergency stops less frequent (1 in 7 tests), and allowing the independent driving section to use more of the test time, often following a satnav, to better prepare new drivers for diverse conditions and reduce young driver accidents.

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