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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Driving test examiner explains what 'easy-to-mix up' warning sign means

A driving test examiner explains the significance of a specific triangular warning road sign and offers a mnemonic to help remember its meaning.

Feb 26 • 05:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK driving test rule change from March 31 as DVSA limits changes

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is implementing new restrictions on driving test bookings for learner drivers in the UK starting March 31, 2026.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Important ruling from the NSA: A failed driving test can be challenged

A recent ruling from Poland's Supreme Administrative Court allows candidates to contest failed practical driving tests, highlighting the potential for challenging examiners' decisions.

Feb 25 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Results Surprised: The Range of Popular Electric Cars Tested in the Cold

A recent test evaluated the driving range of 34 popular electric car models at low temperatures, revealing notable performance discrepancies among different manufacturers.

Feb 24 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Driving test rule change coming in March 2026 - and 2 others explained

New rules set to take effect in March 2026 will change how learner drivers can book their driving tests in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Feb 24 • 05:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman celebrates passing practical driving test without ramp and parallel parking: 'My dream now is to stop at a sobriety checkpoint'; VIDEO

A young woman's joyful reaction to passing her driving test without the ramp and parallel parking component demonstrates the impact of recent changes in test requirements in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 19:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taking the exam by car despite having the license revoked

The Civil Guard in Móstoles, Spain, is stopping drivers without points from taking their driving test in their own vehicles and has also arrested habitual offenders.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Nightmare for Students. How the 'Butchers' Fail Drivers' Tests

In Piotrków Trybunalski, driving test examiners have alarmingly low pass rates, with one examiner passing only 3% of candidates, raising concerns about fairness and consistency in the testing process.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New rules for learner drivers in March 2026 are 'big shift'

New regulations for learner drivers will come into effect in March 2026, including changes to how driving tests are booked and conducted.

Feb 21 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for drunk driving after car speeds past Guard with excess passengers in Limeira

A man was arrested in Limeira, Brazil for drunk driving after a breathalyzer test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 1.04 mg/L, significantly above the legal limit.

Feb 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran removes parking and ramp test from practical exam for CNH in Pernambuco

The Detran in Pernambuco has removed the parking and ramp tests from the practical exam for obtaining a CNH in category B, following new national guidelines.

Feb 19 • 17:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Slipping a stop" may no longer be disqualifying: road safety is working to relax the driving license exam

The French road safety authority is considering easing disqualifying errors in the driving test asCandidates face high failure rates and long waiting times.

Feb 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court: It Is Not Enough to Temporarily Increase Engine Revolutions

A court ruled on a dispute regarding a practical driving test, specifically examining the failure of a candidate to properly perform a maneuver required for obtaining a category B driver's license.

Feb 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court: It's Not Enough to Just Temporarily Increase Engine Speed

A Polish court ruled on a driving test dispute, emphasizing proper technique and adherence to speed during practical evaluations.

Feb 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Is this supposed to be the finale, seriously? What we think of the Volkswagen Passat after driving 8712 km

A long-term test of the all-wheel-drive diesel Volkswagen Passat reveals mixed feelings about its significance as the model faces possible discontinuation.

Feb 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Until March 31: the only group of drivers who can still take the driving test in Spanish in Florida

A recent decision in Florida allows a specific group of drivers, primarily migrants, to take the driving test in Spanish until March 31, following the state's transition to English-only driving exams.

Feb 15 • 22:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Driving instructor explains what 'confusing' blue road sign really means

A driving instructor clarifies the meanings of blue circular road signs in the UK to help motorists and learners remember their significance and importance.

Feb 14 • 09:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Car magazine finds an exceptionally durable car that can withstand harsh driving for up to 500,000 kilometers – and no, it's not a Toyota

A Mercedes-Benz A-Class has impressively reached 500,000 kilometers without significant issues in a durability test conducted by Auto Bild.

Feb 14 • 06:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parallel parking will no longer be mandatory in Rondônia starting February 19

Starting February 19, 2024, parallel parking will no longer be required for the practical driving exam for category B driver's licenses in Rondônia, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 18:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driving in the Opposite Direction on One-Way Streets: Should Foreign Drivers in Latvia Take a Driving Test?

Residents have noticed that foreign drivers sometimes disregard traffic rules in Latvia, leading to discussions on whether they should take a driving test.

Feb 13 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Bahrain preseason test, day 2: without Franco Colapinto, Pierre Gasly had a great performance and completed the podium of the morning session for Alpine

In the second day of preseason testing in Bahrain, Pierre Gasly performed well for Alpine while Franco Colapinto did not participate in driving.

Feb 12 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Driving License: The Practical Test Must Be Made More Difficult

The practical driving test should be made more difficult to balance the proposed simplifications in driving school training.

Feb 12 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of driving test changes coming in 2026

New driving test regulations from the DVSA in the UK will allow only learner drivers to book their own tests starting spring 2026.

Feb 12 • 04:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVLA statement over driving rule change from last year you may not know about

The DVLA updates drivers about eyesight test regulations and a new proposal for testing older motorists in the UK.

Feb 12 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of the parking maneuver: Detran updates rules for the practical driving test and increases the points limit in Acre

The Department of Traffic in Acre (Detran-AC) has eliminated the parking maneuver requirement for category B (car) candidates and increased the points limit before failing the driving test.

Feb 11 • 18:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Driver's License in Florida: Passed the Exam in Spanish, They Made Her Retake It in English, but a Detail Saved Her

A woman in Florida who initially passed her driving test in Spanish was told she had to retake it in English, but a transitional provision allowed her to forgo the requirement.

Feb 10 • 22:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers alerted as 'important' DVLA change coming in March

The DVLA has announced significant changes to driving test booking rules set to take effect in March 2026, impacting learner drivers and approved driving instructors.

Feb 10 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of Parking Maneuver and Elimination of Penalized Faults: Understand the Changes from Detran-PI in the Practical CNH Test

The Detran-PI has announced significant changes to the practical driving test for obtaining a CNH in Brazil, including the elimination of the parking maneuver test and adjustments to fault penalties.

Feb 10 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parallel parking no longer mandatory for driver's license in Piauí, declares Detran

The Detran of Piauí has announced that the parallel parking test will no longer be a mandatory requirement for obtaining a driver's license in the state, starting from this month.

Feb 10 • 13:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now there will be a real-world test! A new 'WLTP' rule is coming for vehicles

The Indian government is set to implement a new real-world driving emissions test for vehicles starting in April 2027, impacting car manufacturers and drivers alike.

Feb 10 • 09:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

High-Risk Drivers to Test Driving Skills With VR Starting Tomorrow

The South Korean authorities are set to begin a pilot program for a driving ability diagnostic system for high-risk drivers, utilizing both real cars and virtual reality simulations.

Feb 10 • 03:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She Passed the Florida Driving Test in Spanish, but Now They Force Her to Take It Again in English

A new Florida regulation requiring all driving tests to be conducted only in English has affected numerous Hispanic migrants, including Daniela, who previously passed her driving exam in Spanish.

Feb 6 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking maneuver is no longer an eliminatory stage in CNH exam in Tocantins; understand

Recent changes to the Brazilian Driving Exam Manual have made the parking maneuver part of the driving exam non-eliminatory, allowing it to take place at the end of the test to mirror real-life traffic situations.

Feb 6 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It's a setback, a lack of responsibility': the auto schools association of SP says it will appeal recent changes in the CNH

The auto school association in São Paulo plans to challenge recent changes in the driver's license process, arguing that eliminating the parking test represents a regression in responsibility and standards.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Even without obligation, students decide to continue practicing parking after changes in the CNH: 'It’s part of learning to drive'

After the removal of the parking maneuver from the practical driving test in São Paulo, students express a sense of responsibility and opt to continue practicing despite the lack of requirement.

Feb 5 • 03:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Food blogger Pipars gets driver's license after two attempts

Food blogger Rojs Puķe, also known as Pipars, finally passed his driving test after 18 months and two attempts, facing challenges primarily during the practical driving portion.

Feb 4 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

"Plan ahead" as major DVSA driving test rule change next month confirmed

Learner drivers should be aware of a new rule limiting test reservation changes to two, aimed at preventing illegal appointment resales.

Feb 4 • 11:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

A Serbian citizen drove near Zadar under the influence of alcohol, without a driver's license. He also refused a drug test.

A 28-year-old Serbian citizen was stopped by traffic police in Poličnik for driving under the influence of alcohol without a valid driver's license and refused to undergo a drug test.

Feb 4 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK driving test update as March 31 deadline set for key change

The UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is implementing new rules for booking driving tests, which will take effect starting March 31, 2026.

Feb 4 • 05:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS > Brakes, 'Bembists' or Mirror Watcher: What is Your Driving Style?

The article discusses various driving styles and encourages readers to take a test to identify their own driving type.

Feb 3 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Last days to do it in Spanish: starting February 6, the driving test in Florida will be 100% in English

A new state rule in Florida will require driving tests to be conducted entirely in English starting February 6, 2026, potentially complicating access to driver's licenses for Spanish-speaking migrants.

Feb 3 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-RJ stops charging for parallel parking in practical driving test

Detran-RJ has announced the removal of the parallel parking requirement from the practical driving test in compliance with new national traffic regulations.

Feb 2 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNH in Paraíba: see what has changed and what are the requirements to obtain the first license

This article discusses recent changes to the process of obtaining a National Driver's License (CNH) in Paraíba, including the elimination of the parallel parking test and updates provided by the State Department of Transit.

Feb 2 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driving School Car Hit by Vehicle with Two Unlicensed Drivers in Detran Test Area, in Cabo Frio

A driving school car was involved in an accident during a practical driving lesson on Saturday in Cabo Frio, where the Detran conducts driving tests.

Feb 2 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parallel parking is no longer mandatory in the practical driving test in Ceará

The parallel parking maneuver will no longer be required in the practical driving test for obtaining a driver’s license in Ceará, following the new Brazilian Manual of Vehicle Driving Exams.

Feb 2 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran announces the removal of the parallel parking test in RN

The Department of Traffic of Rio Grande do Norte (Detran-RN) announced it will remove the parallel parking test as a standalone and eliminatory stage in the practical driving exam for obtaining the first National Driver's License (CNH).

Feb 2 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beacon, automatic car, and parking: know what changes in the practical exam for obtaining the CNH

The Brazilian Vehicle Driving Exam Manual outlines new guidelines for the practical driving test for first-time CNH applicants, standardizing evaluation criteria and processes across the country.

Feb 2 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Former driving instructor reveals simple trick to save '15 per cent' on fuel

Annie Winterburn, a driving instructor and theory test preparation coach, shares a little-known tip via TikTok that can help drivers save 15% on fuel costs.

Feb 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Brits drive the equivalent of three trips to the moon in their lifetime

A new study reveals that British motorists drive the equivalent of three trips to the moon and complete around 63 laps of the Earth in their lifetime, with typical driving milestones including passing their test on the second attempt and owning five cars.

Jan 16 • 15:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

After being stopped, a Zadar man refused a drug test. The police arrested him, but the court released him

A 27-year-old man from Zadar was apprehended by police for driving without a license and refusing a drug test, but was subsequently released by the court.

Jan 16 • 15:24 UTC

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