The Yorkshire Post says: Motorway moves. Drivers learning in the fast lane
Yet, given the preponderance of accidents involving newly-qualified motorists and how so many people regularly have to travel by motorway out of necessity, it’s a sensible relaxation of the rules which does have the potential to improve safety in the long run.
Previously rookie drivers were only allowed on motorways after passing their test – and without any specific tuition on the skill of getting on and off 70mph roads safely.
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Hide AdHowever it’s also important that such lessons are left to the discretion of instructors – and their pupils. For, while every L-driver should, ideally, undertake at least one lesson on motorway driving, this will be impractical in remoter areas.