Independent driving in the driving test: evaluation

Research and analysis INDEPENDENT DRIVING IN THE DRIVING TEST: EVALUATION Evaluation of how learner drivers and approved driving instructors have responded to the independent driving part of

the driving test. Get emails about this page APPLIES TO ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES DOCUMENTS INDEPENDENT DRIVING: EVALUATION PDF, 2.24 MB, 89 pages This file may not be suitable for users

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[email protected]. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. DETAILS In October 2010, a 10 minute

section of independent driving was added to the practical driving test. This report aims to: * assess candidates’ experience of the driving test * understand how learners are preparing for

the independent driving part of the test * understand how much newly qualified drivers consider that it helped the move to solo driving * identify newly qualified drivers’ post-test

experiences of driving independently and their post-test safety record * understand if and how approved driving instructors have changed their training programmes in response to the

introduction of independent driving UPDATES TO THIS PAGE Published 25 March 2015 SIGN UP FOR EMAILS OR PRINT THIS PAGE Get emails about this page Print this page