Overhaul of driving test requirements on the cards
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 @ 11:39 AM
BIG changes are afoot in driving test requirements, and are likely to come into effect before the end of this month.
General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) chairman Gregorio Serrano says pupils will be obliged to attend classes at a recognised driving academy before applying for their theory tests, since a high number decide to study the exam themselves online and fail, meaning test centres are frequently overstretched.
As well as not allowing candidates to apply for their test until they are considered sufficientely prepared, the new law will require them to watch videos of 'problems' that may arise whilst driving and write an essay proposing how to handle them.
Other new material in theory classes will include night driving, and practical lessons and tests will involve a GPS sat-nav system giving directions instead of the examiner instructing the candidate on where to turn and stop.
The additions to the theory test mean it will move away from the typical multiple choice format and lean more towards a written exam.
Finally, pupils will be required to take an 'awareness course' before putting in for either their theory or practical tests, where they will learn about risks they may face at the wheel and the consequences of dangerous and illegal behaviour such as speeding, mobile phone use and alcohol.
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