Most of the changes will affect motorcycle riders and HGV/LGV drivers, but car drivers who want to drive larger vehicles or tow trailers and caravans will be affected.
The current provisional licence driving age will however still remain 17 (16 for those getting the higher diability benefit).
For more details of the new changes and how it will affect you as a provisional driving licence holder, visit the direct.gov website.
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