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Brake Comments On Driving Test Changes

December 3, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Car driving tests in England, Scotland and Wales are changing from tomorrow (4th December 2017). The new test will include the requirement to follow directions from a sat nav, answer vehicle safety questions while driving and perform different reversing manoeuvres. It will also feature a longer independent driving section [1].

Commenting on the changes, Jason Wakeford, director of campaigns for Brake, the road safety charity, said: “One in four drivers aged 18-24 crash within two years of taking their test, which is why a greater overhaul of the learning to drive system is needed to reduce needless deaths and injuries [2].

“A graduated driver licensing system, including a minimum learning period, mandatory training on rural roads and restrictions for newly qualified drivers ? such as a zero drink-drive limit ? will allow novice drivers to build their skills and experience over a longer period of time. This approach has dramatically reduced road casualties in countries including Australia and New Zealand, and could save some 400 lives a year if implemented in the UK [3].

“There is also the need for better and more affordable public transport, so fewer young people see starting driving in their teens as a necessity.”

Notes:

[1] Driving test changes: December 2017, Department for Transport, 2017
[2] Young drivers at risk, The AA, 2012
[3] Graduated Driver Licensing: A regional analysis of potential casualty savings in Great Britain, RAC Foundation, 2014

Filed Under: Learning to Drive Tagged With: Brake, Brake road safety charity, Car Articles, Driving test, Graduated driver licensing system, Jason Wakeford, Learning to drive, Learning to drive in the UK, Minimum learning periods for driving, Passing Your Driving Test, Road safety charity, UK driving test, UK driving test changes

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