Just going back to that post from earlier today, about learners being taught in fast cars.
I noticed on another forum that someone is likening ‘making adequate progress’ on test with ‘driving like a prat with no regard for anyone else’. It appears to be a contrivance, engineered to have a go at the DSA.
Let me just make something absolutely clear. On test, if a pupil is in a 30mph zone and they’re driving consistently at 25mph or less, then they are going too slow and are holding people up. In a 40mph zone, they need to be doing 35mph or more for the same reason. In a 50mph zone, 40mph at the least. In a 60mph zone, above 50mph. And in a 70mph zone, above 60mph. These figures are approximate and should not be interpreted otherwise.
Under absolutely no circumstances is this ‘speeding’ or an example of the DSA encouraging reckless behaviour. It does not ‘instill speed’ in peoples minds. Indeed, if the pupil doesn’t slow down for hazards and junctions, he or she will soon find themselves booking another test for another try.
In order to be a complete driver, you need to know how to drive at the speed limit – not to be afraid of it, with all the extra hazards such fear would introduce to someone’s driving style. Driving 20mph below the limit when there’s no need leads to road rage and increases the risk of accidents. It’s shocking that ADIs should be advocating such behaviour.