4 h. ago Tricky new questions learner drivers will need to answer in theory test

The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driver theory test will include questions on CPR and defibrillators for the first time starting next year

Politics

8 h. ago Learners drivers get ‘glimmer of hope’ as test backlog eases

Some 621,230 future practical driving tests were booked as of the end of July, down from 656,649 a month earlier.

Politics

9 h. ago Learner drivers will answer new questions in theory test from 2026

From next year, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators.

Politics

13 h. ago Important new questions being added to driver theory test this autumn

All drivers will have to learn how to use a vital piece of equipment if they want to pass

Politics

19 h. ago New UK driving test requirements: Learner drivers must learn CPR and defibrillator use

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - which oversees driving tests in Britain - said motorists are often "first on the scene" when someone suffers a cardiac arrest as they moved to add key update to test.

Politics

21 h. ago Learner drivers will be tested on their CPR skills in updated theory test

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said motorists are often 'first on the scene' when someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

Events

38 h. ago Voices: Testing elderly drivers’ eyesight won’t make our roads much safer – but this might

If the government really wants to shake up Britain's driving laws, banning the over-70s who fail compulsory eye tests barely scratches the passenger's side, says Sean O'Grady

Transport

50 h. ago Teen driver, 17, had only passed his test day before killing friend in crash after doing 'doughnuts' in car park

Josh Atkins, 17, died after the car he was a passenger in crashed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, back in November 2023.

Events

51 h. ago Drink drive limit changes and eye tests for drivers part of 'overdue' radical plans

Proposals also include tougher penalties for those caught uninsured and failing to wear a seatbelt as motoring organisations said the plans are "a step in the right direction"

Politics

53 h. ago Major 'overdue' law change could soon affect every UK driver

The new drink drive figure would be in line with Scotland

Politics

54 h. ago UK drivers over 70 could face strict new tests under law change plans

A new road safety strategy is set to be published by the Government in the autumn

Politics

57 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Should drivers over 70 have compulsory eyesight tests every three years?

Have your say: Drivers over 70 could face compulsory eyesight tests every three years under new road safety plans

Politics

59 h. ago Drivers over 70 face eye tests every three years in plans to overhaul UK road safety laws

Number of older motorists involved in serious or fatal collisions increased by 47% since 2010

Transport

60 h. ago Drivers older than 70 will be forced to take eye tests every three years and banned if they fail, under new motoring law

The radical proposals could also see the the drink-drive limit in England in Wales lowered from 35mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath to 22mg per 100ml, as it is in Scotland.

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61 h. ago New driving rules could see thousands banned, with new tests for over 70s

The major overhaul is also expected to include tougher drink-drive, seatbelt and insurance rules

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4 d. ago DVLA warning as over 70s could face 'mandatory' tests to keep driving licence

The DVLA has warned drivers over 70 that they could face 'mandatory' vision and cognitive tests in the future in order to keep their driving licences, as well as a major overhaul of the use of driving licences as proof of age

Events

7 d. ago F1 driver smashes up car in crash during testing and rushed to medical centre

Alpine F1 ace Franco Colapinto was taken to the medical centre after he smashed up his car during testing at the Hungaroring, leaving the front of the car mangled

Events

8 d. ago Drivers over 70 handed warning over new 'mandatory' tests in the future

Labour and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are under mounting pressure to make drivers over the age of 70 undergo mandatory vision and cognitive tests

Events

8 d. ago Brit shoppers in meltdown as supermarkets are stocking popular Christmas drinks in August

EXCLUSIVE: The summer holidays have only just started and Christmas chocolates and beers are on sale in shops more than 120 days before Santa comes. It's enough to drive you to drink

Economics

9 d. ago Learner drivers being exploited by brokers charging over DOUBLE the price for earlier tests

Learner drivers are being exploited by dodgy brokers charging more than double the price for an earlier test.

Politics