I’ll believe it when I see it – but since they have (so far) decided to stop non-English tests, anything is possible. This BBC story reports that teenagers could have to wait “a year longer” before being able to take their driving tests.
Much of it is a rehash of what has been said before. However, it is worth taking a look at the TRL paper it’s based on, because that is quite new and it outlines all the proposals to be considered. I just wish they’d talk in English instead of convoluted gov-speak. Attempting to sift out the important bits, we have:
- graduated driving licence
- minimum learning period
- mandatory daytime and night time lessons
- mandatory training log book
- 12-month probationary licence on passing the test at age 18+
- mandatory P plates during probationary period
- night time 10pm-5pm curfew unless accompanied by someone 30+ years old
- ban on carrying passengers under age 30
- lower alcohol limit
- ban on use of mobile phones (including hands-free)
Let’s hope they get off their arses and do something before we all die of old age!
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