Learn All About the 4 New Driving Test Changes - December 2017

This blog is all about introducing you to the driving test changes that are set to be introduced in England, Scotland, and Wales from 4 December 2017. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have confirmed this news to help new drivers to have a safe driving experience and can feel more comfortable & independent on the roads. The purpose of the changes are to help reduce road accidents, to keep up to date with driving tests, vehicle technology, and the environment. The new driving rules have been designed to make sure that new drivers have required skills to drive safely for life. 

Find the new changes that will only apply to car driving tests and will start on Monday, 4 December 2017. 

The 4 New Exciting Driving Test Changes 2017

Independent Driving Will Increase to 20 minutes 

The independent driving part of the test will now exceed 10 minutes. Currently, it lasts around 10 minutes, but after the changes, it will be increased to 20 minutes. The DVSA explains that during this part of the test, you will have to drive without directions from the driving examiner.

Following Sat Nav Instructions

During the independent driving part of the test, most candidates will be asked to follow sat nav instructions. These directions will be set up and provided by the examiner. So now you don’t need to worry about the route you’re following as you will be examined on how you perform while following the sat nav directions.

Reversing Manoeuvres are Changing

The ‘reverse around a corner’ and ‘turn-in-the-road’ manoeuvres will no longer be tested, but you should still be taught them by your instructor. 

You’ll be asked to do one of 3 possible reversing manoeuvres. 

• Parallel park at the side of the road. 
• Park in a bay - either driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out (the examiner will explain which way. 
•  Pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for 2 car lengths and rejoin the traffic.

Answering Two Vehicle Safety Questions While You’re Driving 

The two questions named as show me, tell me questions will be asked by the examiner, one at the start of the test and one whilst driving. 

Hope you’re now well informed about the changes that will come into effect on 4 December 2017. So, what is next? Book an Intensive Driving Course with Pass Now Ltd! 

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Intensive Driving Courses to Possibly Save you Time and Money

To help improve your driving skills you could book an Intensive Driving Course with Pass Now Ltd. An intensive course could help you achieve a full driving licence within possibly a few weeks.

Intensive Driving Courses

Private practice with relatives and friends can be a great advantage providing the practice focuses on the tuition received from the driving instructor. Only practice what has been taught, not what you think you should do. Never second guess, always ask your driving instructor.

You will find an intensive driving course will save you money, rather than weekly lessons that may take considerably longer and prove to be much more expensive.

So, to complete an intensive course, pass your driving test and drive away with a full driving licence within just a few weeks would be amazing.

Pass Now Ltd have a variety of courses to suit your driving requirements, that would be conducted in your area and with frequent visits to your local driving test centre.

You’re driving instructor is CRB checked and regularly assessed by the Driver and Standards Agency (DVSA) to help ensure that the levels of professionalism remains high and the tuition is current and relates to the new driving test commencing in December 2017.

Call Pass Now Ltd to book your course. Tel: 03330110391 or Mobile: 07843355577. Email: info@pass-now.co.uk

Why Choose an Intensive Driving Course?

Most people would like to learn to drive. Driving can be practical to your daily schedule, so you don’t have to rely on public transport. So instead of taking a long time to learn to drive you could possibly reach test standard within as little time as a week. A one week intensive driving course is good if you are limited on time. An intensive course will help a learner driver at any driving level, from novice to partly trained.

An intensive driving course gives you the opportunity to enhance your driving skills to help you reach test standard quicker. This means you could complete your driving course, pass your practical test and drive away with a full licence within a short time.

You agree with your driving instructor over what period and how many hours per day you would like to do the course.

If you are planning to take a one week intensive driving course, then please consider the following:

• Learning to drive will depend on your ability to retain information, apply this to help perfect your coordination and general awareness. You will be taught at your pace. This may mean the duration of the course may change.

• Waiting times for a theory and / or practical test can sometimes cause a delay and it also depends on you passing the tests.

• Should you be unsuccessful, the examiner will give you a clear understanding regarding what parts of your driving will need improving. You’re driving instructor will help you resolve those issues with additional lessons that you have arranged building up to your next test.

Hopefully the above information will help with your decision regarding booking an intensive driving course. Call Pass Now Ltd for a chat about your course on Tel: 03330110391.