may decide to replace this medical examination with a self-assessment system or other nationally determined assessment methods. In practice, therefore, the medical examination will not be systematically mandatory in Europe.
The driving test itself is expected to be more demanding. In the future, the candidates will be assessed on the basis of new aspects related to the development of modern driving techniques. Additional questions and exercises include topics such as blind spot hazards, the use of driver assistance systems, how to safely open car doors to avoid collisions with cyclists,
