"Big" Changes??
https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/.../25659417.dvsa.../

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DVSA confirms 4 key changes to driving tests in the UK start next week

Firstly, driving test candidates will be required to spend longer on faster roads during tests after a five-month trial was conducted at 20 test centres earlier this year. It comes as the DVSA said it is making the change from November to better represent the conditions many motorists experience after passing their test, such as driving on rural roads....

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30th Dec 2025

Not a good thing to experience!
https://www.thepost.uk.com/.../police-issue-statement...

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Police issue statement following spate of abuse towards learner drivers

DEVON and Cornwall Police’s Road Safety Team have issued a plea for the region’s motorists to be more understanding of learner drivers out on the roads. The force has said that a local driving instructor has expressed their concern at the treatment of learner drivers on the area’s roads...

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23rd Dec 2025

Everyone liked this
https://www.mkfm.com/.../milton-keynes-mum-gets-free.../

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Milton Keynes mum gets free driving lessons through Drive Against Cancer

A mum from Milton Keynes who was diagnosed with a rare stage 4 tumour last year, is the second inspirational learner to take part in driveJohnson's Drive Against Cancer scheme...

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16th Dec 2025

Do it legit or not at all...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8v2zj23e4

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Bishops Waltham learner driver scammed over test

A teenager who lost £200 after booking a driving test from scammers has called on the government to improve its booking system and waiting lists...

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9th Dec 2025

A Great initiative
https://www.devon.gov.uk/.../additional-funding-for.../

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Additional funding for child pedestrian safety training - News

“Walkability” child pedestrian training launched last year, and more than 4,070 pupils from 48 schools in Exeter, North Devon and the surrounding area have so far taken part in the current pilot...

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2nd Dec 2025