A MAJOR motoring reform is being proposed including compulsory tests that could lead to older drivers losing their licences. Drivers aged 70 and over could soon face regular eyesight checks, while

Drivers over the age of 70 will have to have their vision checked every three years, under plans to reform driving laws in Britain. The changes are part of the government's new road safety strategy, which will be published on Wednesday.

The UK government is planning to introduce a new mandatory driving rule for anyone over the age of 70, as part of the new road safety strategy

Significant changes to how car driving tests are scheduled and managed are set to be introduced from spring 2026. Whilst the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has not yet confirmed an exact date, it is understood the new regulations will primarily affect England, Scotland, and Wales.

Older drivers across the UK face new tests under updated Government rules. The Labour government is set to publish its road safety strategy on Wednesday, with the changes expected to be the biggest since Tony Blair's Road Safety Act in 2006.

A new UK driving test change is now in force with the aim of 'helping to reduce collisions and save lives' according to the Minister for Roads

However, a growing number of experts are calling on Britain to introduce a so-called "progressive" or "graduated" system, similar to those used in countries such as Australia and the Republic of Ireland, which enforce tighter restrictions on new drivers.

Learning to drive can open up a world of possibilities, providing the independence to travel more freely for leisure and work. For many 17-year-olds, getting on the road as soon as legally possible and not having to depend on public transport or family and ...

The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has revealed major changes to driving tests, with these to come into force later this year. From spring, there'll be changes made to how learner drivers arrange and handle their car driving tests.