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[Mr Skrunts]

Was just looking up driving test fees for a frirnd, and went for a nosy to see whats involved these days.

Found this whilst nosying aound

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/motoring/learners-and-new-drivers/want-to-learn-to-drive/planned-changes-to-driver-rider-training-and-testing.htm

Proposed changes

Some of the possible changes being considered are outlined below.
Applying for a provisional licence

    you will be able to get a provisional licence at age 16 and a half
    you will need to have a provisional licence for at least a year before you can sit your first practical test
    you will not be able to get a full licence before you are 17 and a half

Driving lessons

    you may take lessons on motorways when you are accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor in a dual-controlled car


Motorway drivers are bad enough now - lessons on a motorway  after the test has been passed and with an approved instructor maybe, but surely not on a provisional licence. 

[Andy B]

you must complete the new 'Learning to Drive' course and produce the student logbook, signed by your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), before you sit your first practical test

So that's an end to teaching your kids to drive 


as a new driver (under 24 years old) you will not be allowed to carry passengers aged 14 to 20 (except immediate family members) during the first six months after you have passed your driving test and got your full licence

How's that going to be policed?

[Crazycarzowner]

How's that going to be policed?


Guess!!!  Another job for us 

[pscocoa]

I learnt to drive at 17 mainly by driving a 1964 Austin Cambridge with a mate also 17 who had passed his test. Most passengers would have been under 20. Today with more cars and faster roads the stats tell the story of increasing recklessness. The threat of being caught AND your insurance being invalid may be a deterrent to the sensible ones but no doubt large numbers will run the gauntlet 

[Andy B]

How's that going to be policed?


Guess!!!  Another job for us 

 

[Mr Gav]

you must complete the new 'Learning to Drive' course and produce the student logbook, signed by your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), before you sit your first practical test

So that's an end to teaching your kids to drive 


as a new driver (under 24 years old) you will not be allowed to carry passengers aged 14 to 20 (except immediate family members) during the first six months after you have passed your driving test and got your full licence

How's that going to be policed?

So new driver under 24 can`t take his girlfriend dogging anymore 

[Paddy Flannery]

Aren't these proposals for Northern Ireland only ?

[The Sheriff]

Aren't these proposals for Northern Ireland only ?

Knowing Skruntie........

[AndyRoid]

Motorway drivers are bad enough now - lessons on a motorway  after the test has been passed and with an approved instructor maybe, but surely not on a provisional licence. 

I don't see why not Skrunts, the only real difference between urban and motorway is dependant on the drivers demeanour.
The "ditherer" will crap themselves regardless, while those who can ignore the speeds involved and who has faster reactions should have no problem.

[Vamps]

How's that going to be policed?


Guess!!!  Another job for us 

And the smokers and those using their phones and no seatbelts and kids standing up on the back seat..................

[Andy B]

How's that going to be policed?


Guess!!!  Another job for us 

And the smokers and those using their phones and no seatbelts and kids standing up on the back seat..................

that's still perfectly legal 

[05omegav6]

How's that going to be policed?


Guess!!!  Another job for us 

And the smokers and those using their phones and no seatbelts and kids standing up on the back seat..................

Two things spring to mind...

Firstly Jason and his colleagues will be busy. And secondly, just think what the extra revenue will mean for your council tax bill

[Vamps]

How's that going to be policed?


Guess!!!  Another job for us 

And the smokers and those using their phones and no seatbelts and kids standing up on the back seat..................

Two things spring to mind...

Firstly Jason and his colleagues will be busy. And secondly, just think what the extra revenue will mean for your council tax bill

Oi Junior, my comment was very much intended as 'tongue  in cheek' Go gain some post count before you play with the big boy's..................

[05omegav6]

Oooh,  keep that up and I will be an intermedate member before breakfast

[Vamps]

Oooh,  keep that up and I will be an intermedate member before breakfast