Learner drivers can now start their examination at supermarkets, under government plans to reduce costs and make the test more accessible.  Candidates will no longer have to travel to out-of-town test centres, and can instead meet an examiner at the store, reported The Sunday Times.

The trial is currently running at two Asda shops in Scotland, and the Driving Standards Agency which controls the test, says it hopes to roll it out nationally. Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons may host tests too.