The Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG Move) of the European Commission recently reached a provisional agreement, aiming to modernize EU driving licence rules. Some of the changes include more systematic checks of the fitness to drive, stricter rules for novice drivers and accompanied driving schemes for 17-year old drivers. The new Directive also includes licencing rules in line with technical advancements and allowing citizens to obtain their driving licence in their home Member State under certain conditions. Finally special emphasis is placed on protecting vulnerable road users, as driver tests will require proof of awareness toward pedestrians, cyclists, and micromobility users.