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.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 25 March 2015

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Independent driving: evaluation

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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

Published 25 March 2015