{"id":1769,"date":"2015-12-29T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=1769"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-23T19:17:27","slug":"motorway-lessons-for-learner-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/blog\/motorway-lessons-for-learner-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorway lessons for learner drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Motorway lessons for learner drivers could be introduced. Too little, too late or right on time?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?page=book&amp;skip=true\"><strong>Book Theory Test Today<\/strong><\/a> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Talk of motorway lessons for learner drivers is nothing new, but why now? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s beyond belief that this could actually happen now when it probably should have happened years ago. Imagine the number of fatal accidents it could have prevented.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The government says that motorway lessons for learner drivers could be introduced across England and Wales in a bid to improve road safety. Lessons would be in a dual-controlled car with an approved driving instructor. Currently, most drivers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 first taste of the motorway only comes after passing the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book-practical-test\"><strong>DVSA practical test<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The introduction of motorway lessons for learner drivers could lead to an overhaul of the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book\/skip\"><strong>DVSA driving theory test<\/strong><\/a>, with the inclusion of more questions concerning motorway driving likely to be added.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Further proposals | beyond motorway lessons for learner drivers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to motorway lessons for learner drivers, government proposals will look to tackle problem areas of driving, particularly dangerous drivers, by providing police forces with more funding for enforcement. The proposals will be put out to consultation in 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A \u00c2\u00a32m research project will also get underway to identify solutions on how to improve motoring education for learners and novice motorists. A strategic document published by the Department for Transport (DfT) &#8211; some of which applies to the whole of Britain and some to certain nations only \u00e2\u20ac\u201c lists a whole range of proposals, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increasing penalty points for drivers who use a handheld phone at the wheel from three to four, with fines rising from \u00c2\u00a3100 to \u00c2\u00a3150<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Changes to laws to improve cycling safety and additional funding for cycle training in schools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthening compulsory basic training for learner motorcyclists and encouraging greater post-test rider training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Currently, less than half of learner drivers achieve a practical test pass first time, which the government is adamant about improving. An excerpt from the DfT document reads:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We will encourage a higher percentage of learner drivers to aim to pass a driving test the first time around\u00c2\u00a0when they are truly ready for independent driving.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153In doing so, we will consider whether more should be done to support and reward a broader range of driving experiences, such as night driving and motorways, ahead of candidates obtaining their driving licence and whether restructuring the costs of the driving test would incentivise learners to undertake more pre-test practice,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the document continued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ditch the parents<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Director of the RAC foundation, Steve Gooding said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We would welcome the introduction of motorway lessons for learner drivers. We are delivering common-sense proposals that balance tougher penalties for dangerous drivers with practical steps to help youngsters and other more vulnerable groups stay safe on our roads.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Mile-for-mile, motorways are our safest roads but can be intimidating places for novice drivers. The important thing is the official seal of approval provided by the approved driving instructor who will accompany them down the slip-road. This is definitely not the time to have mum or dad in the passenger seat.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Director of policy and research at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, Neil Greig, said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Logistically, motorway driving can never be compulsory but for the many who live close to them, this offers a step change in their confidence and safety in our most important economic routes.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book Theory Test Today says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Of course motorway lessons for learner drivers are a great idea. However, it could be argued that they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve arrived 10 years too late. While they will go some way towards improving the future of motoring, you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t help but wonder how much safer Britain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roads would be now had this been implemented a decade ago.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your view on motorway lessons for learner drivers? Drop us a comment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For helping booking a theory test or practical exam get in touch<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book Theory Test Today offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a UK theory test, or practical test, at\u00c2\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?page=find\"><strong>test centres<\/strong><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your theory test?<strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book\/skip\"><strong>Book your theory test online today<\/strong><\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not affiliated with the DVSA or the gov.uk website, but that does not make us a scam. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re charged an admin fee to cover our staff costs and the process of booking a theory test or practical exam on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorway lessons for learner drivers could be introduced. 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