In part one of this series, Book Theory Test Today made the case for allowing learner drivers to practice on motorways. However, with every ‘for’ argument, there is always an opposition argument. So, in the interests of neutrality, here are the arguments against permitting a learner driver to use motorways.
The Case Against Learners on Motorways
The Book Theory Test Today blogger says: “Commentators against the idea of allowing learner drivers on the motorway cite safety concerns as the major issue. Traits like hesitancy and slow driving are a dangerous combination according to road experts.â€
Many of those opposed to seeing learner drivers on the UK’s motorways, say that references to motorways in theory test resources, and questions related to motorway driving on the theory test exam, is enough. Plus, many learner drivers have access to dual carriageways, which is a similar representation of motorway driving.
However, Book Theory Test Today disputes these claims. Simply reading about motorways during theory test preparation does not give a learner motorway experience.
The Book Theory Test Today blogger says: “Reading about motorways and saying a learner knows enough about motorway driving is the equivalent of me reading a book about astronauts, giving me the experience to fly a rocket. It’s insane.â€
Additionally, not all learner drivers have access to dual carriageway driving. Those living in remote, rural locations are more accustomed to country lanes. Yes, you can do the national speed limit on them, but the potential to floor it down a tight country lane at 60mph is virtually none existent.
The question has to be asked. How can a new driver be expected to become better at motorway driving if they’re not allowed on them while learning to drive?
Ahh, well here’s the ploy. Those against learner drivers on motorways would expect newly passed drivers to pay out more money to take the Pass Plus driving course, which gives new drivers motorway time.
Book Theory Test Today says: “It appears that the overall argument of those in opposition is that drivers who are good enough to pass the driving exam, can adapt to become good drivers on the UK’s motorways. But, unless statistics are being severely tampered with, the evidence suggests otherwise.â€
People learn through doing. Therefore, it remains baffling that the authorities would stop learners doing motorway driving. If the trend of new drivers involved in motorway accidents is to change, the whole driving test system needs a shake up.
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