Driving Test Age Could Rise To 18

thenry · 11-10-2013, 13:44

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Young drivers could have to wait until they are 18 before they are allowed to take their driving test under proposals being considered by the Government. The move is aimed at cutting the number of people killed and injured in accidents on Britain's roads.

http://news.sky.com/story/1152957/dr...uld-rise-to-18

I've always wondered why schools dont have 'drivers ed' ?

Derek · 11-10-2013, 14:15

Graduated learning? Excellent idea.

Why it's not been done before now astounds me.

v0id · 11-10-2013, 15:28

I'm pretty sure we'll see more scooters or Aixam Coupe S cars on the road if this happens

11-10-2013, 16:20

I think the size of the engine should be limited during the first 2 years of passing a test.This should also have the effect of lowering premiums for young drivers

Halcyon · 11-10-2013, 20:31

Sounds like a good idea seeing the amount of young boy racers I see risking their lives zooming down the streets.

Nidge41 · 11-10-2013, 21:15

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Originally Posted by thenry

I've always wondered why schools dont have 'drivers ed' ?

It needs putting up to 21.

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Originally Posted by martyh

I think the size of the engine should be limited during the first 2 years of passing a test.This should also have the effect of lowering premiums for young drivers

I've been saying the same for ages, they should be limited to a 1.0 litre for 1 year then a 1.4 for another year and so on.

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

The idea of seeing Lord muck's 17 year old son or overpaid footballer limited to a 1 litre Micra definitely has its appeal.

Apart from the obvious safety implications.

Leave hard starts and the traffic light grand prix to those who know how to handle it.

I had a young pimp tonight in a VW golf pull up at the side of me, now I've got a VW Passat 6 speed auto with a DSG gearbox with the paddles near the steering wheel. When we pulled off I let him go a little then I just went through the motions and let the car do the rest.

Gary L · 11-10-2013, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Sounds like a good idea seeing the amount of young boy racers I see risking their lives zooming down the streets.

So instead of a 17 year old boy racer (and girl)
it'll be an 18 year old.

Nidge41 · 11-10-2013, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Gary L

So instead of a 17 year old boy racer (and girl)
it'll be an 18 year old.

It won't achieve much will it? No point in messing about ramp it up to 21.

papa smurf · 11-10-2013, 21:21

i think if your 17 and pass your test the doogooders should ram their ideas where the sun don't shine -its amazing how many hypocrites passed their test at 17 and now want to change it for the next generation of drivers .

Nidge41 · 11-10-2013, 21:29

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

i think if your 17 and pass your test the doogooders should ram their ideas where the sun don't shine -its amazing how many hypocrites passed their test at 17 and now want to change it for the next generation of drivers .

We didn't have pimped up motors back then, my first car was a Mini 1000cc. I wasn't on Daddies insurance I had my own.

thenry · 11-10-2013, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Derek

Graduated learning? Excellent idea.

Why it's not been done before now astounds me.

The loss of jobs in the field of driving instructors will probably not be welcomed. Those guys make a killing don't they?

I always got annoyed watching films based in USA where students got classes and all. I'd of strived more for top exam results for driving classes

Is that possible here? Have students achieve certain levels to then be allowed to do this or that ?

papa smurf · 11-10-2013, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Nidge41

We didn't have pimped up motors back then, my first car was a Mini 1000cc. I wasn't on Daddies insurance I had my own.

"I had a young pimp tonight in a VW golf pull up at the side of me, now I've got a VW Passat 6 speed auto with a DSG gearbox with the paddles near the steering wheel. When we pulled off I let him go a little then I just went through the motions and let the car do the rest."

sounds like you have one now -is there a difference between a boy racer and an old boy racer ?

thenry · 11-10-2013, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Nidge41

I had a young pimp tonight in a VW golf pull up at the side of me, now I've got a VW Passat 6 speed auto with a DSG gearbox with the paddles near the steering wheel. When we pulled off I let him go a little then I just went through the motions and let the car do the rest.

Did you have a word after or did you carry on with a smug look

Nidge41 · 11-10-2013, 21:44

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Originally Posted by thenry

Did you have a word after or did you carry on with a smug look

The smug look did the talking.

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

"I had a young pimp tonight in a VW golf pull up at the side of me, now I've got a VW Passat 6 speed auto with a DSG gearbox with the paddles near the steering wheel. When we pulled off I let him go a little then I just went through the motions and let the car do the rest."

sounds like you have one now -is there a difference between a boy racer and an old boy racer ?

Yes I know how to handle a fast car.

**Paul** · 12-10-2013, 02:05

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Originally Posted by Nidge41

It needs putting up to 21.

What nonsense.

The vast majority of young people drive sensibly, and should not be stopped because of the usual nutcases.

My daughter needs her car to drive to work, and no, buses are not an option.
You are suggesting she should not have bothered getting a job until she was 21 ?

Judging by your boasting in previous posts, its you that should be stopped from driving, not the average youngster.