The Government is planning the biggest shake up in motoring since 1935 – when the driving test was first introduced.

A report due to be released in October looks at the future of driving. Here are some of the key points in the document, according to the Independent on Sunday:

  1. Ministers are looking at ways to increase the driving test pass rate, which stands at just under 50 per cent.

  2. The report looks at the shortage of examiners, which has meant the eight week target from booking to taking a test is rarely met.

  3. Report proposes more flexible driving test slots – with some at evenings and weekends.

  4. Examiners may be asked to take photos of drivers as soon as they pass, so licences can be issued quicker.

  5. Driving test centres could close.

  6. The driving test could feature a 20 minute independent drive following a satnav.

  7. DVSA and DVLA contact centres could be merged.

  8. Private sector could be asked to fill any examiner shortfall.

  9. There could be price hikes for non-essential services like cherished number plates.

  10. The fit-to-drive declaration age could be raised from 70 to 75 (there were calls earlier this year for the age limit to be raised to 80 in order to reduce costs and administration).

  11. The report also says changes may be needed to prepare roads for driverless cars.

A DfT spokesman told the Independent on Sunday: “We are currently considering options for developing the motoring services agencies and will consult later in the year. We cannot at this stage comment on the detail.”