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<p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) introduced the new practical driving
test on 4 December 2017. The new elements of the test were trialled extensively before
the launch.</p><p> </p><p>DVSA conducted an internal risk assessment of the new test,
which did not identify any unacceptable risk. It also commissioned an independent
assessment of the test from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The RoSPA report concluded that all new parts of the driving test were low risk.</p><p>
</p><p>DVSA is closely monitoring the new driving test and as of 8 January 2018, there
have not been any incident reports in relation to the new test elements.</p><p> </p><p>
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