2 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

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2 h. ago Drivers warned by DVLA that basic error could lead to £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists across the UK over driving licences

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6 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.

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6 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.

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10 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

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11 h. ago DVLA eye condition warning as it says 'you can be fined up to £1,000'

Drivers have been told to stop and check the latest rules, as you may need to declare some information

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16 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.

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18 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.

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35 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

47 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.

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49 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"

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51 h. ago DVLA issue warning to drivers and say 'you must' make 4 updates or face £1K fine

The government agency has told all drivers of the law if they are moving house

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52 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

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54 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

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57 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

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58 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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3 d. ago DVLA warns drivers of potential £1,000 fine for not following advice

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has strict rules which must be followed or you could end up with a hefty penalty

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3 d. ago DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all drivers who have made one key change

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued important advice to all UK drivers who have changed address and it could end up costing motorists £1,000

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4 d. ago DVLA issues warning to all older drivers who risk losing licence under rule

The DVLA has issued an important warning to all older drivers who could be at risk of losing their licence if they don't adhere to the new rules put in place by the government agency

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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

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