Poll: Should those taking their driving exam be tested on the use of a satnav?

The three-point turn could become a thing of the past after the Government signalled the biggest shake-up to the driving test in 20 years.

Learners may instead be asked to use a satellite navigation system as part of a revised practical exam.

Around 1,000 learner drivers across the UK will be asked to take part in a trial of new practical exam measures designed to 'better reflect real-life driving'.

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The trial will explore extending the independent driving section from 10 to 20 minutes of the total 40-minute length, and asking candidates to follow directions on a satnav, as an alternative to using road signs.

The Driving Instructors Association (DIA), the largest industry body representing driver and rider trainers, has welcomed government plans to review the driving test.

DIA chief executive Carly Brookfield said: "DIA has been heavily involved in the scoping of this project and is enthusiastic about the opportunity it presents to evolve the L-test to a level where it more realistically assesses a candidate's ability to competently and safely manage road based risk and driving in real life, on real roads."

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