The Driving Standards Agency are currently running a public consultation on how to improve driving and safety standards for drivers within the the first year of passing their test. One of the MANY proposals is for the minimum driving age to be raised to 18. If this is approved, it would be at least 2011 before it was introduced and, even then, it is highly unlikely as the current recommendation is against it.
My daughter is 8. I reckon her year is the first year that may seriously need to be concerned about raises in the minimum age.
Good luck.
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