<H4>TRL led trials for changes to UK car driving test</H4> <P> <P><STRONG>Experts at the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) have welcomed this week’s announcement that a new car practical driving test will come into force on December 4 in England, Wales and Scotland, and revealed its role in trials of the new system.</STRONG></P> <P>As a global center for innovation in transport and mobility, TRL was contracted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to lead the trialling of the proposed changes in a country-wide controlled study of their impact on how people learn to drive, and on how people drive post-test. The changes are designed to promote greater independence and greater use of busier and faster roads during preparation for the test.</P> <P>The new car driving test will feature four key changes. The ‘independent driving’ element of the test will increase from 10 to 20 minutes; candidates will be asked to follow directions on a satellite navigation device (satnav) as an alternative to road signs; more realistic driving maneuvers have been added to the test; and candidates will be asked to respond to a relevant safety question while driving.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>**원문보기: <A href=&quot;http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php&quot; target=_blank>http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><IMG alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://cms.ukintpress.com/UserFiles/4_%20TRL%20driving%20test%20trials.jpg&quot; width=525 align=left height=329></P> <P>&nbsp;</P>