Latest Driving Updates & Learning Trends – July 2025
Recent Changes & Tips That Matter
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Category B Licence Now Covers Bigger EVs
From 10 June 2025, a standard Category B licence allows you to drive zero-emission vehicles up to 4,250 kg MAM, up from 3,500 kg. A boost for green driving professionals and businesses alike.
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Real-World Driving in Test Trials
In selected UK test centres, the DVSA is trialling updated routes featuring longer rural driving sections, full-test sat nav navigation, fewer stops, and fewer emergency stops—better preparing learners for actual conditions.
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Longer Test Cancellation Deadline
Since 8 April 2025, learners must give 10 full working days’ notice to cancel or change a car driving test without losing the test fee, closing the last-minute no-show loophole.
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Theory Test Overhaul Coming Sep 2025
The theory test is getting real-world upgrades with video scenario questions, advanced hazard perception featuring night and wet conditions, and EV awareness topics.
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From Set to Steering Wheel – Foran’s Test Day Triumph
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