harry1000 replied on 20/09/2021 08:52
Posted on 20/09/2021 08:52
The additional test to tow trailers and caravans over 750Kg is soon to be scrapped by the DVSA, because the driving test examiners are under such pressure examining new lorry drivers, trying to address the shortage.
My own view is that it is the trainers who seem to be mostly complaining about lost income. Safety wise, I doubt it will make much if any difference - a bad driver is a bad driver, no matter what they are driving.
I am one of the ones who never had any driving lessons with a view to passing the driving tests, call me self taught if you like. I went from moped, to motorbike, passed the motorbike licence, then that was a full licence for three-wheels. Not much difference between three and four, so I then did the four wheels licence. I soon then bought a caravan and off I went. Along the route, I was very keen to hone my skills, so I read, practised and read everything I could find on the subject. One of the best of which is Roadcraft, plus taking police driver examiner friends out for their critical reviews of my driving standards.
One of my best teachers, was my time on two wheels. On two wheels you either learn quickly, learn defensive driving or you are dead - you really are that exposed. Two wheels ought to be a part of the apprenticeship, before you can move to four wheels. I always feel more confident in the passenger seat, when the driver has spent time on two wheels first.
No claims ever, in 55+ years, so I guess I am doing something right.
Having said that - I am an absolutely terrible passenger, because I see so many mistakes of the driver from the passenger seat.
harry1000
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