In this issue:
• Major shake-up of learner driving
• Driving Tip of the Month
• The Complete Learner Driver Kit
• Age Limit is not going to increase after all
• Drivers caught using mobile phones
• 15mph speed limit for eco-towns
• Littering Motorists
• ADI Corner
• Cancel your subscription
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Driving Tip of the Month
When to pass on the LEFT
In normal driving you should only pass other moving vehicles on their right. There are, however, four basic exceptions to this rule.
- If the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right and you can pass safely to the left without entering a bus lane during its period of operation
- If you are turning left in a lane specifically designated for left turning traffic.
- If traffic is moving slowly in queues and your queue is moving faster than the queue to your right - Note: you should not change lanes to the left simply to overtake in this situation
- In one-way streets where vehicles may pass on either side
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Major shake-up of learner driving
Major changes to the driving test and the driver learning process, including a star-rating system for instructors, have been proposed by the Government.
Aimed at reducing the high accident rate among young drivers, the proposals, which will now be consulted on, could see changes in place within two to three years.
Announced by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, the plans include an improved driving test which will require candidates to demonstrate independent driving skills and a clear understanding of different situations on the roads.
The star-rating system for instructors will give learners an informed choice based on pass rates.
The proposals also include a foundation course in safe road use for under 17-year-olds, which will be piloted in schools and colleges in Scotland from this Autumn. This will lead to a qualification that will be available across Britain.
The driving test will be revised to place less emphasis on mechanical manoeuvres. For example drivers could be asked to find their way to a specific point during the test.
Get Involved
So that members of the public have everything they need to join in the consultation the DSA have published a wide range of information and created a number of feedback mechanisms. You have from now until 8th September 2008 (when the public consultation closes) to get involved.
A special Learning to Drive consultation web site has been setup : More
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Age Limit is not going to increase after all
It appears that after this weeks "special Learning to Drive consultation" announcement,the minimum age for learning to drive is not going to increase to 18 after all.
You can find other FAQ about this at:-
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Drivers caught using mobile phones
The number of drivers caught using mobile phones at the wheel has increased by nearly a third, according to Ministry of Justice figures - 164,900 fixed penalty notices were issued in 2006.
The standard penalty is £60 plus three points on the driver's licence.
15mph speed limit for eco-towns
Vehicles driving on roads in planned eco-towns will have to stick to 15mph speed limits, it has emerged.
The restriction is among proposals designed to minimise the environmental impact of the settlements.
Government sources say the new town centres are to be car-free, and the 15mph limit will be enforced on "key roads" leading into them.
Littering Motorists
Majority of drivers say that it is acceptable to throw litter from the car window. Pete Doherty is just one of millions of people who treat the kerb as a rubbish bin, according to new research on roadside littering from a leading online insurance broker.
The Babyshambles front man was recently fined £100 for littering in London’s Regent’s Park, having been caught throwing litter out of a car window. However, he is not alone.
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ADI CORNER
Consultation Paper "Learning to Drive"
Get Involved
Find a venue in your area.
The DSA are holding many events across England, Scotland and Wales. The events are free of charge, but you need to book a place.
Numbers are limited and places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. If you turn up on the day without having reserved a place you run the risk of not being let in.
The DSA are keen to talk to as many people as possible, so that we can hear lots of different views and opinions. We also want to give everyone the opportunity to hear about the proposed changes in person and to discuss the changes directly with the Learning to Drive team if they wish.
Regardless of your age or driving status everyone is welcome to book a place at these events. The DSA are running two types of meetings in each venue. One session is for Stakeholders or driving professionals such as driving instructors. The other is for the General Public, or non-driving professionals.
To find a venue and complete a booking form visit http://learningtodrive.dsa.gov.uk/pages/2venuedates
If you have a few spare days you can download the complete Consultation Paper "Learning to Drive" (84 pages) by clicking the link here
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