Proposed New Driving Test

[Cookeh]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-driving-test-fit-for-the-21st-century

TL;DR :-

• Introdution of a 'cashback' system for first-time passers.
• Reduced cost of test.
• More tests - evenings and weekends now viable (thought they already were!).

 

[Cookeh]

I dont personally think the number of lessons you have has any contributions to your ability as a driver - mainly because each time you step into a car and go for a drive you are guaranteed to come across a new scenario from which you can learn something from.

Labelling yourself as an excellent driver for requiring fewer lessons is moronic - experience has a huge part to play - and labelling those who took many lessons as bad is equally moronic.

This cashback incentive is to me, a good idea - it may encourage people to seek more experience in driving before they take their test, which I can only see being beneficial.

 

[Cookeh]

As do I. This is a very clear example of the failings of the current system. Nobody knows which lane to be in because at no point in obtaining a license do you get told.

You what? Theory test....? Highway code....? Both of which you need to pass/know to obtain your license?

 

[Cookeh]

You need to know the highway code for your theory test - that is what the theory test is based on after all.