Candidates will no longer be able simply to memorise a route known in advance. The test will follow a non-fixed route in real urban traffic conditions.
Future drivers will have to find their way independently, drive in normal traffic and park between real vehicles, rather than only between cones.
The route may include bypass roads and visits to shopping centre car parks.
The practical part is expected to increase from around 35 minutes to 1 hour, while driving instruction is to increase to 24 hours.
The aim of the changes is to make driver training more practical and teach candidates to drive confidently in real road conditions.
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