touch said:Posting in the Motors section about a prog that was on at the same time as Top Gear wont get you much of i reply methinks
MNuTz said:Two other methods would be that your teacher decides when its time for you to pass thus getting rid of the tests all together but would include night driving and motorway training. The second would be for the DVLA to have driving agents, responsible for investigating new drivers covertly and for any complaint to the police about a drivers skill, they would need the powers to collect and present data to the courts to have that drivers license revoked.
spike's said:teenager 3 - 17yr old man. driving an 05 plate audi A3, very cocky, didn't want to listen at all. speeding during the driving, and didn't know the speed limits when asked.
the all redid a type of driving test. and the only one to pass was the 18yr old man.
the presenter said 17Kroegen said:Firstly, they were all 18, also he was driving an Audi A4
agreed, but then you can still kill in a 1.4MNuTz said:The driving test needs to be totally restructured, and not just for the young either.
You should take a theory test and a practical test that allows you to drive anything upto a 1.4.
Then further tests should be added in.
definatly agree with the night driving and motorway, from what the program said, duel-carriageway driving in the test isn't compulsory. which i think is madness.MNuTz said:Advanced driving tests including skid control, all those things you need to learn on a race track that will save you when on the road.
Add to that motorway driving and night driving and i think that its pretty much all covered.
MNuTz said:Each extra test passed and after a certain amount of time you will be allowed to progress to more powerful cars.
Only problem is that people could easily pass all these but still be idiots on the road. Perhaps a psychological profile in order to get a licence as well.
All of these though will see the cost for passing your test shoot up, but should decrease money needed on insurance and accident response.
Two other methods would be that your teacher decides when its time for you to pass thus getting rid of the tests all together but would include night driving and motorway training. The second would be for the DVLA to have driving agents, responsible for investigating new drivers covertly and for any complaint to the police about a drivers skill, they would need the powers to collect and present data to the courts to have that drivers license revoked.
spike's said:agreed, but then you can still kill in a 1.4
what happens with instructors who want to keep you driving to make a bit more money?
MNuTz said:The DVLA bring in a monitoring/complaint system that allows drivers who think they are ready to get another instructor out with them or a DVLA person. Plus you could introduce a video recording system into the cars to allow a 3rd party to view your driving over many lessons.
MNuTz said:yes but it would mean insurance for 1.4s and below would go up as only inexperienced drivers would really be driving them (allow priviledges for people with small engines and long licences) allowing insurance for bigger engines to drop.
agreed, altho as pointed out above. there are a few people who get first cars that are way to powerful for them. mayb insurance companies are to blame. am not sure on the answer tho. maybe have ridiculous insurance premiums for these cars for under 20's, or make them go on special courses before they can be insured.Defcon5 said:Having a 1.1 saxo doesnt mean you cant do 70 in a 30
spike's said:what happens with instructors who want to keep you driving to make a bit more money?
spike's said:agreed, altho as pointed out above. there are a few people who get first cars that are way to powerful for them. mayb insurance companies are to blame. am not sure on the answer tho. maybe have ridiculous insurance premiums for these cars for under 20's, or make them go on special courses before they can be insured.
are you saying that all driving instructors are 100% honest? and wouldn't try and make a quick buck if they could?Dashik said:Of course its not because you need more lessons to be safe is it?
spike's said:teenager 3 - 17yr old man. driving an 05 plate audi A3, Very cocky