Yin Cheong William Shen was not allowed to take the test because of a doubt over his licence photo.
The new rules will be introduced in October and are describe as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.
Roads minister Liz Kimmins hails the new rules as "the biggest ever to driver tests and licensing".
A new driving test centre could open in Wolverhampton in a bid to tackle the "significant challenge" of booking a test. Empty ...
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