Raft of rules for new drivers introduced in bid to make roads safer

The Graduated Driver Licensing scheme introduces a revised training, testing and post-test framework for new drivers (PA) - (PA Archive)

A raft of rules for new drivers in Northern Ireland is aimed at making the roads safer.

The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme, which came into force on Thursday, introduces a revised training, testing and post-test framework for new drivers and motorcycle riders.