30-12-16, 03:56 PM
(30-12-16, 03:35 PM)BBROWN1664 link Wrote: [quote author=Dave48 link=topic=21601.msg248701#msg248701 date=1483106348]
Of course new/learner drivers need motorway tuition-these roads have been with us since the 50s.
Lets say for example, you live on the Isle of Wight, or in deepest darkest Cornwall, or West Wales, or in the North of Jockland etc etc. Would you want to spend all that time and money to get to a motorway so you can take a lesson?
If you live near the M25, would you want inexperienced drivers mixing it with all the foreign trucks on a dark wet evening when your trying to get home from work?
Motorways have been around a long time but before someone has passed their test is not the time to practise on them. I have nothing against teaching people on motorways (Pass Plus I thin it is called) but this is optional and not mandatory at the moment so maybe they should introduce a two/three/four stage practical car driving test too to make things more even with the bikes?
Phase 1 @ 17 years old, only allowed to drive cars up-to 50bhp and not allowed on dual carriageways or motorways. No audio systems allowed to be turned on in the car. You want more, do phase 2.
Phase 2 @ 21 years old or two years after Phase 1 pass, allowed up to 100bhp and now allowed on dual carriageways and motorways but still no ICE
Phase 3 @ 24 years old or two years after Phase 2 pass, unlimited power cars and ICE allowed
anyone caught driving a car too powerful or with the stereo on when they are not meant to have them will get instant driving bans and forced to retake test etc.
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The fundimental problem with that theory is the same as the current motorbike test, it's based on age, not experience.
I find it stupid that you can currently pass yourate bike test at 17 then again at 21, have 4 years experience and still not be trusted with anything stronger than 47bhp....... or pass your test on your 24th birthday and go out and buy a 200bhp superbike!!
I agree with the concept I just think it should revert back to the old system where in you are limited by experience rather than age.
15 bhp on a L plates, 30 after a test, 70 after 2 years, unlimited after 3? Or something along them lines
After all who says a 24 year old is anymore capable ( or responsible) than a 17yo who's had the exact same amount of training?