Just the machine for new drivers on the motorway (4)

I believe the answer is:

mill

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(Other definitions for mill that I've seen before include "English philosopher and economist, d. 1873" , "Grind (flour)" , "works on > race" , "Grinding machine" , "Building for grinding corn into flour" .)

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