LEARNER drivers are to face a revised set of safety questions at the start of their practical driving test, it has been announced.
From July 1, candidates will have to correctly answer updated questions that more accurately reflect the need for learners to have the skills and knowledge to be safe on the road.
The new questions will cover the use of wipers, demisters, brake lights, fog lights, head restraints, automated braking system, warning lights and the correct operation of relevant controls and switches.
Chief driving examiner Trevor Wedge said: "We committed to reviewing the questions in the 'Show Me Tell Me' section of practical tests for all categories of vehicle and we have now finished that review.
"The extra questions reflect the need to be able to show a basic knowledge about the various safety checks a driver should make before driving a vehicle."
The full list of questions and combinations can be downloaded from www.dsa.gov.uk
The announcement is separate from the Government's publication last week of a consultation document listing a number of proposals for driver tuition and the theory and practical driving test.
