A 'newer' driving test?

The current 40 minute car driving test, although much tougher than its original 20 minute predecessor, is considered out dated by many road industry and safety experts and a review is being carried out as to how to bring it up to date and more in line with modern road demands and challenges. Changes being considered include removing the current 'turn in the road' (3 point turn) and reverse around a corner into a side road. These being replaced with driving independently for a longer period than the current 10 minutes and also being able to demonstrate  the ability to follow directions given from a pre-programmed 'sat-nav' to a car park where the candidate would be required to drive 'into' a space and then reverse back out, are all being trialled to establish their viability. The current 'Show and Tell' questions may also be asked while the candidate is driving instead of static, so as to replicate real life situations such as turning on the heated rear window or the headlights etc. All of these are now seen as 'real world' requirements for a new driver and the DVSA wants to make the roads a safer place by making sure test candidates are prepared for such things. The logistics of implementing these changes are still being assessed and considered but one thing is for sure, we as approved driving instructors must be (and will be) at the forefront of such changes and able to safely teach these 'real world' skills to our customers. 
Just another reason why choosing the 'right' instructor and not the 'cheapest' is essential when choosing your, or your children's driver trainer.