A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror. 

After passing the restricted licence test, drivers under the age of 25 will have to wait out a mandatory 12-month period before they can apply for a full licence.  

Those aged over 25 will have to wait six months.  

Institute of Driver Educators President Mark Revill-Johnson told Ryan Bridge it's important to get training all the way to a full licence. 

He says lots of people fail that test for things like speeding and failing to follow stop and give way signs. 

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A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror.&nbsp;
After passing the restricted licence test, drivers under the age of 25 will have to wait out a mandatory 12-month period before they can apply for a full licence. &nbsp;
Those aged over 25 will have to wait six months. &nbsp;
Institute of Driver Educators President Mark Revill-Johnson told Ryan Bridge it's important to get training all the way to a full licence.&nbsp;
He says lots of people fail that test for things like speeding and failing to follow stop and give way signs.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on the changes to the drivers licensing system

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