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Health Test For Drivers

 
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mark occomore



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:05 pm    Post subject: Health Test For Drivers Reply with quote

Department of Transport' would say it's mere speculation. Something else to punish the driver with. Hopefully they will have time and the money to implement these tasks. God help those who are going to or about to take their driving lessons / tests in the next few years.
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Motorists would be able to choose whether to take the tests, but risk a criminal record if they are later found to fall short of standards, according to The Daily Telegraph.

The idea would be for drivers to declare themselves fit to drive every decade, with the option of submitting themselves to tests against new minimum physical and mental requirements.

Issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, they are likely to cover eyesight and reaction times.

The paper says the proposals are set to be unveiled in the New Year, although a Department for Transport official described the report as "speculation".

However, the DfT has been looking again at the licensing system and plans to consult on changes.

A DfT spokesperson said: "Increasing car use, changes in the population's health and medical advances all mean that the demands on the health and driver licensing system are very different to those of 30 years ago when it was established.

"We are considering these issues carefully and intend to consult on how we can improve the service we offer drivers."

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iwarburton



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

On the face of it this sounds OK but the devil may be in the detail.

Ian.
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