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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 14:14

It was announced yesterday the driving curriculum is due to be modernised.

A midlands driving instructor believes Google Maps and Sat Nav usage should be taught as part of learning to drive.

Minister of State for Road Safety, Jack Chambers yesterday announced the driving curriculum is due to be modernised.

A review group is being set up to assess the test and what needs to be done to accommodate driving today.

Gary Hynes, of Hynes School of Driving in Mullingar says there are aspects that certainly need changing:

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