Grimsby driving instructor backs calls for licence changes

The AA feels measures could help reduce accidents

Car driving
Author: Andy MarshPublished 15th Apr 2024

Many road safety campaigners are backing the AA's calls for a new style of driving licence for anyone who's just passed their test - including a driving instructor from Grimsby .

It's thought measures like a ban on carrying passengers for six months after they pass could reduce collisions.

Latest research found that one in five young drivers crash within the first year of passing their test.

I'm also quite mindful that many people won't want these restrictions."

Kevin Dyas from Wheelsby Driving School in Grimsby agrees with the proposals - but thinks not everyone will be on board with the idea.

"In many ways we do need to look at what we do to try and bring down these statistics."

"We've seen that with other interventions - with black boxes."

"There are things I'm in agreement with but I'm also quite mindful that many people won't want these restrictions."

"I think it is a positive thing - I think we do need to look at something."

I think we drive under so much pressure to do the things we need to do

"We have a mindset that when we pass a driving test that is the end rather than a responsibility and an appreciation that we continue to develop through experience."

"I think we need to look at more about what we can do and how we can handle different pressures beyond just driving skills."

"We need to look at our decision making and the things that contribute to that including having passengers in the car."

"I think one of our biggest things in general for drivers is to give ourselves more time."

"I think a lot of our driving decisions and things come down to sometimes just not having enough time."

"I think we drive under so much pressure to do the things we need to do."

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