Changes to the Driving Tests

On the 7th of May 2008. The DSA & Government released the proposed changes to the UK Driving Tests. It is a consultation on both the Theory Test & Practical Test to be introduced gradually from September this year taking 2 to 3 years to implement all of the changes. You can download the consultation and have your say at www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=545.

Most of these changes are because of Male drivers betweet 17 and 25 yearts old killing them selves and oither people. BLAME THEM. GIRLFRIENDS TIME TO START MOANING!


The Changes;

Theory:
The main focus of the current Theory is to test knowlege.
It is proposed that the current Theory Test is split into 2 tests Theory & Hazard.
A Third test is to be added which will be a case study to test your attitude and approach to various road situations because of the young lads metioned above.

Practical:
The main focus of the current Driving Test is Vehicle Control.
Their has is up to 3 addtional driving tests proposed in this consultation. Some of which is a good idea such as;
Split the Manouvers away from the actual test so a short 10 minute test is required for that and when you pass it you you pass it and not tested again unlike at present!

A vehicle control test which is the usual Driving Test

A test based on your attitude & approach to driving

A realistic driving test based on the way you drive after passing eg. the Examiner will request you to drive to a well known landmark by following road signs and your loacl knowlege.

Their will be as an option a Standardised Advanced Driving Test which unlike the present PASS PLUS (where you alot of Driving Instructors get a £50 bung and do nothing other than sign a form. Idiots for doing that!)you be tested and it will dramticlly reduce your insurance costs. This will be available to ALL DRIVERS of ALL AGES.

The DSA & Government belive this will not cost anymore than at present and want to put the focus on education to reduce accident rates, reduce insurance costs and make them look good.

Their are a few other things metioned aswell such as business driver and elderley drivers etc. But as the document is 86 pages of Government English i will you to read it!