I passed my test just over 2 years ago and i dont think it has changed much. it is a good test in my opinion it covers things you will use in real life and evaluates your safety behind the wheel. sure it only teaches you to pass a test, but if you did want to you could drive that way for ever and be safe. People modify their driving for their own comfort, not to make themselves better drivers. so in my opinion in would be silly to just let people drive cos they can press the pedals in the right order. Although i do think the hazard perception test is silly.