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WA licensing system set for major overhaul

A driving instructor shows a young male student how to adjust his rear view mirror during a driving lesson

A patient driving instructor takes a new student through a checklist of instructions, including how to adjust the rear view mirror in the car. Source: Moment RF / Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

The Cook Government in Western Australia has announced a major overhaul of the state's driver licensing system, strengthening requirements for new drivers. Behind the changes is a rise in road crashes involving young motorists. Yasuo Imanari has this report from Perth.


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