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I can confirm that the drivinbg age for taking tests is NOT going up. Thank the lord! Panic over! :lol:
However my driving instructor said the following may come into play:
Limits on energy power for first car before 21... ie boy racers cant have sports cars
Curfues on times that you can drive a car
oh yes and in regards to child car seats, from September if you kid is under 12or under 139cm then they MUST have a booster seat. IT IS THE LAW!!!
What a fantastic idea - although maybe is should be more like everyone is restricted for the first couple of years, not just young people. Too many people pass their test, buy a Gold GTi, Saxo SXi etc and go out driving up and down the seafronts (of which I have seen and experienced) or jump on the motorway having never driven on the motorway before and end up cutting people up or not seeing what is happening ahead on the road etc, racing people at traffic lights. Until they are used to the handling of the vehicle and have learnt to drive (I always consider you are learning to pass your test, not learning to drive) properly and sensibly then they should be restricted on engine size and bhp/torque. The points thing hasn't made a difference, so maybe the actual power of the car will. And this goes for everyone who passes their tests (as I mentioned) not just 17/18 year olds who have just passed but all ages should be included in this (as I can personally vouch for me not being a slow driver, but after 13 years experience behind the wheel and not racing anyone or speeding in built up areas and having eyes in my backside as well as everywhere else, I'm not that bad, especially in comparison to some people)
I think thats a great idea making it safer fir Drivers and other people on the road. I sat in my mums car and i cant reach the pedals. Got my eye appointment so next job on the list is to book my lessons with the driving school on my road. I was going to go with my uncle but he shouts to much so i m going to the nearest one,
Thank god for that!! :eek: I'm really looking forward to driving as well!! :cheer:Quote:
Originally Posted by bondboffin
I think this is a bit unfair.. If I didn't think it would be 'unfair' then it would sort of like me saying it's not fair if I can't drive till im 21!! But then again, boy racers can still drive a car..Quote:
Originally Posted by bondboffin
Hmm... that seems alright.. with what people driving after they drink.. usually at night as well. Least we can drive during the day!!..Quote:
Originally Posted by bondboffin
What?! :eek: Under 12 or 139cm?! God that's a bit too much!! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by bondboffin
The idea of having curfues on yound drivers may sound good for safety. However I ofern work until 2 am and normally start work at six am. So if there were curfues i wouldnt be able to get home or too work. I live within walking distance but I dont feel safe walking home at 2 am.
Curfews are no good - if you are going to drive like a pratt (no matter what age you are) it doesn't matter whether its daytime or night time, you will still drive like a pratt.
The height is more important than the age Spicy, due to the positioning of adult belts if you are shorter than that. If you are shorter than 139cm than the seat belt is positioned in such a way that it will cause more damage to you because of the positioning, so its safer to be in a booster seat if you are below this height.Quote:
Originally Posted by .:SpIcYsPy:.
Drink driving isn't the problem imo - its people (no matter what age or sex) getting into a car and showing off to their mates or getting peer pressure to go faster, having just passed their test, or just driving like a pratt that is the problem - drink driving is of course a problem, but generally not during the day.
my driving thing is all sorted out now. i turned my mobile on this morning ot find a text from my instructor askign if i can do a lesson tonight where he gave me all the information i wanted about my test. and it turned out hed forgotten id taken my theory. so now all i need to do is rememebr the website i had to book my theory nd book my practical. so now that little episode is over i can go on to worry about hte actualy thing! thatsnk for all your help.
Snap, i did the same, i found it quite easy but i had practised alot.Quote:
Originally Posted by willow
Oh yeah.. God me and big mouth :p I need to think more about it.. V
Under 12s who are smaller than 4ft 5ins (135cm) will have to use car booster seats under rules coming in next month.Quote:
The height is more important than the age Spicy, due to the positioning of adult belts if you are shorter than that.
The government wants kids and adults to be ready for the ruling, which comes into force on 18 September.
Many parents use car seats and boosters for younger kids, but research shows that many children are using regular seat belts by the age of seven.
Boosters lift kids up and make sure the belt is in the right position, meaning they are less likely to get hurt.
Experts say the new rules could save 2,000 lives every year.
They also apply to your younger brothers and sisters as all under threes will only be allowed to travel in a car seat.
A government spokesman said the new rules will mean that children are "properly secured".
He added: "Most people make sure that children use some kind of restraint, but it is important to use the right one for the size of the child and to take time to fit it properly."
i got my theory next monday i do alright on hazard preceptions aint failed that for ages but theory i pass then fail then pass then fail haha wish me luckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk