Chris Bishop announced some significant and sensible changes to the driver licence system. They are:
- You only need to pass a practical test for your restricted licence, not for a second time a few months later when you get a full
- The learner period for under 25s goes from 6 to 12 months
- The restricted period for under 25s is 12 months
- The cost of a full licence drops by $80
- Getting demerits on a restricted licence will extend the restricted period by six months
- A zero alcohol limit regardless of age for all learner and restricted licence holders
David Farrar runs Curia Market Research, a specialist opinion polling and research agency, and the popular Kiwiblog where this article was sourced. He previously worked in the Parliament for eight years, serving two National Party Prime Ministers and three Opposition Leaders
2 comments:
I am not convinced that elimination of the final road check is prudent.There would be few other countries where young persons have such availability of vehicles. Or such a large proportion of those with an anti authority, antisociet attitude. Elsewhere parking and insurance preclude many young from extensive driving. Here a $3000 car and away. No insurance required. Many young drivers adopt an entirely unjustified confidence. The second test helps bring them back to reality.
I think the entire NZ driving license system is just a complete con job and a money making rort. The evidence is plain to see every day on our roads.
Having lived abroad I consider Kiwis are among the worst drivers.
Aggressive, inconsiderate and often oblivious to other road users.
The solution and prevailing mindset has not been to be improve our driving skill. But instead to drive bigger vehicles to "improve safety".
So, it's just getting worse.
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