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Coulthard encourages youngsters to let their ideas drive

Headlines | News Archive | August 2008 |  Coulthard encourages youngsters to let their ideas drive

Coulthard encourages youngsters to let their ideas drive Driving Standards Agency national consultation gets underway Formula One Racing star David Coulthard is waving farewell to the fast lane and encouraging young drivers to share their ideas on how we can produce better, safer drivers. He is backing the government's campaign and four month nation-wide consultation tour in a bid to collect public thoughts on how to overhaul driver testing and training and make Britain's roads safer. David may be retiring, but he urges those starting out on their driving career to have their views heard on proposals for improved driver training and testing. Although the number of people killed in road accidents fell by seven per cent between 2006 and 2007 it still remains that 30,720 people were killed or seriously injured on our roads. David said: "One in five deaths on British roads involves newly-qualified drivers. I was appalled to hear that the statistics are so high. I know how much young people enjoy the freedom that driving brings, but it is also a huge responsibility that must be taken seriously. "Changing the way that people are taught to drive, and making the test more real, can only be of benefit. The Government has set out proposals to change this system - and now it's up to you to have your say. We all use our roads in one way or another so it is important you register your view before the consultation closes." Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly launched proposals on May 7 for updating and improving the learning to drive and testing process. She is keen to look at the way drivers are trained and tested with the objective of ensuring newly-qualified drivers possess the safety skills needed to drive on Britain's busy roads. During the consultation the DSA aims to gather opinions on a range of proposals, including; * Changes to the theory test * Making the practical test more realistic * Providing a pre driver qualification in road safety * Introducing a student workbook * Providing more information to help choose a driving instructor Visit http://www.dsa.gov.uk/learningtodrive and find out where the nearest event to you will take place. Remaining venues are Manchester July 15, Brighton July 21, Cardiff July 25, Newcastle July 29, Croydon August 12, Glasgow August 19, Inverness, August 28 and Exeter September 2.

Headlines | News Archive | August 2008 |  Coulthard encourages youngsters to let their ideas drive

 

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