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On 30/07/2011 17:39, Simon Mason wrote: > > "Fred2"  wrote in message > news:Bt6dnfoi_7h5sKnTnZ2dnUVZ8rudnZ2d@bt.com... > >> >> >> Makes good sense, especially: >> > >> There should also be advice about advanced driver training available >> from organisations such as the IAM, RoSPA, etc. Much greater guidance >> needs to be given to new drivers to make them realise that passing the >> standard driving test is only the first stage in becoming a safe >> driver. Advanced driver training in areas such as attitude, and hazard >> perception and response, has been shown to lead to significant >> reductions in accident involvement. > > I also note that they acknowledge that very few drivers keep up to date > with new revisions of the Highway Code and wish to send out new editions > to all households. A move to be applauded.

Couldn't agree more. Goodness knows what Chapman has against that.

> Whether they'd get read is another matter though.

Well, you can lead a horse to water.... Though some may say that control freaks, one of which some may say you are, would like to make such reading compulsory as well.... :-p