Oneputt replied on 04/03/2018 09:22
Posted on 04/03/2018 09:22
Obviously doesn't apply to Norfolk as we have no motorways
Learner drivers on motorways
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Kennine replied on 04/03/2018 14:52
ABM replied on 04/03/2018 15:56
Posted on 04/03/2018 13:16 by OneputtOPutt, not too far from the M11 tho !!
No not really, only about 84 miles, the stretch from Norwich south is a dual carriageway. the closest 70mph dual carriageway from us is 25 miles. Can you imagine driving lesson bills
Posted on 04/03/2018 15:56
The Club could always open a couple of those 'Pod things' at, say, Cherry Hinton & make them available for those Learners tho'. That would make life in that far east part of UK much safer all round & gain a few quid as well as giving the younger generation an introduction to CMHC as well. { School Of MM lesson 3a part 4 }
Sorry sorry everybody -- Brian's making naughty assumptions again 
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Tinwheeler replied on 04/03/2018 16:10
Posted on 04/03/2018 16:10
That’s a very similar situation to us, One, and I’ve no doubt there are lots of similar locations around the country.
I think it is a good idea to teach the more advanced learners on m/ways if they’re in close proximity and likely to need to use them after passing their tests.
neveramsure replied on 04/03/2018 16:31
Posted on 04/03/2018 16:31
I should think it is a good idea for the more accomplished learners.
As the article says, only professional instructors with dual control cars are eligible to accompany the learner.
It can only be a good thing if it improves the way some drivers enter the motorway, sometimes by forcing you over into a busy middle lane when you have a caravan attached.
Cornersteady replied on 04/03/2018 19:00
Posted on 04/03/2018 10:10 by MethevenIt is a good idea, but I would like to think that it would only be allowed to happen with perhaps a dual controlled vehicle, or a registered and maybe advanced instructor.
Not certain about 'your mate' who has a full licence would be as aware to the conditions, or even care as to what is around as much as a registered instructor.
Posted on 04/03/2018 19:00
yes, according to the report it has to be in a dual control car with your driving instructor.
I had both lessons with British School of Motoring (are they still going?) and my dad - It was a right of passage in those days to have your dad screaming at you trying to teach you how to drive.
When it came to my kids (remembering the shouting when I tried to help them with their homework - trust me no matter good a teacher you are you just can't teach your own children) I left it fully in the hands of the experts .
neveramsure replied on 04/03/2018 19:22
Posted on 04/03/2018 19:00 by Cornersteadyyes, according to the report it has to be in a dual control car with your driving instructor.
I had both lessons with British School of Motoring (are they still going?) and my dad - It was a right of passage in those days to have your dad screaming at you trying to teach you how to drive
When it came to my kids (remembering the shouting when I tried to help them with their homework - trust me no matter good a teacher you are you just can't teach your own children) I left it fully in the hands of the experts .
SELL replied on 04/03/2018 23:13
Posted on 04/03/2018 10:22 by MilothedogSome 15 years ago when my Son passed his test, I paid for him to do a thing called Pass Plus. basically a short course that covered all the other bits, like motorways, that the test didn't.
Don't know if driving schools / instructors still offer it ?
EmilysDad replied on 04/03/2018 23:22
Posted on 04/03/2018 10:10 by MethevenIt is a good idea, but I would like to think that it would only be allowed to happen with perhaps a dual controlled vehicle, or a registered and maybe advanced instructor.
Not certain about 'your mate' who has a full licence would be as aware to the conditions, or even care as to what is around as much as a registered instructor.
EmilysDad replied on 04/03/2018 23:25
Posted on 04/03/2018 19:22 by neveramsureI taught my eldest daughter to drive and she only had a few paying lessons before passing first attempt.
I do not consider myself to be a good teacher for anything else, I know my limitations. My hat goes off to you and others in your profession.
Metheven replied on 05/03/2018 11:00
Posted on 04/03/2018 23:22 by EmilysDadYou've obviously not read the link ......
I read it after someone pointed it out and hoped no-one would notice
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