Avonmouth driving tests to change as part of experimental trial
Future driving tests could switch to faster routes
The trials aim to better replicate real-life road conditions for novice drivers
Driving tests could include learners taking much faster routes if new pilot exams are successful.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are planning to run trial tests at 20 driving test centres across Britain, including areas like Avonmouth, Portsmouth and Dudley.
Examiners will conduct less stops in every test, reducing from four to three, and have the option to increase time the examinee spends driving independently using a sat nav.
A DVSA spokesperson said: "We need to ensure that the driving test continues to test the skills needed to drive safely and replicate conditions new drivers will face in the real world to keep improving road safety."
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