Motorway lessons proposed for learner drivers
21 December 2015
From the section UK
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Learner drivers would be given the chance to take lessons on motorways under a series of government proposals designed to improve road safety.
Lessons would be in a dual-control car with an approved instructor – currently they can only go on motorways once they have passed their practical exam.
Other plans include a crackdown on dangerous drivers, by providing police forces with money for enforcement.
The proposals will be put out to consultation next year.
There will be a £2m research project into how to improve motoring education for learner …read more
Source:: BBC UK
