The safety questions asked of driving test pupils before they embark on their practical tests are to be revised, which could have an effect on car insurance.

Included in the bank of questions will be tests on the use of controls and switches, demisters, brake lights and automated braking systems.

Chief driving examiner, Trevor Wedge, said the revised system is aimed at tightening people's knowledge about the essential safety checks needed before driving a vehicle.

"We are committed to reviewing the questions in the 'Show Me Tell Me' section of practical tests for all categories of vehicle. The extra questions reflect the need to be able to show a basic knowledge about the various safety checks a driver should make," he said.

Should the new testing mechanism be successful, it could reduce the number of accidents on the roads which could in turn bring insurance premiums down.

The government recently announced proposals to split the driving test into three parts, including a new test entitled "situational awareness" in an attempt to reduce accident rates.

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