Teach them early! possibly!

[T.C.]

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) welcomes the news that the Department for Transport is considering proposals to introduce the principle of safe driving into the school curriculum.

Under plans being considered by the Government the principles of safe driving may be included in the school curriculum. Learner drivers will have to keep a record of their training, undertake a minimum period of practice and demonstrate that they have a responsible attitude rather than just the basic skills to pass the test.

These proposals are being considered in light of the statistics which show that young male drivers aged 17 to 20 are almost ten times more likely to be killed or seriously injured behind the wheel than men aged 40 to 59.

The MCI is an advocate of road user education and has a strong educational policy. It has already produced and distributed a free resource for KS4, 'LINKS - connecting Citizenship and Road User Education'. The CD-Rom based resource incorporates road user education with the Key Stage 4 Citizenship syllabus and offers teachers and students the opportunity to explore issues such as Human Rights, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities and Crime, using road user education as the main focus. A DVD about safe riding for young people – 'Act Your Age' is also available for use by teachers and other educational workers.

Over the last five years the industry has been reviewing a number of options for educational qualifications in road safety and alternative ways of integrating it into the curriculum. The announcement by Dr Stephen Ladyman is a very positive step in the right direction that supports the MCI principle that education can be more effective that punitive legislation.

Craig Carey-Clinch, MCI's Director of Public Affairs said, The DfT has recognised that there are benefits to starting driver education while young people are still at school, introducing them to the rules, dangers and responsibilities of the road at a much earlier age.

“The MCI supports initiatives that help to make roads safer and young people more aware of the risks. The more that can be done to educate all road users can only help to make the roads safer for motorbike and scooter riders too.

“Young people can also benefit from learning to ride a bike as it offers a cost-effective and convenient form of transport to give them the freedom and flexibility to travel to college and work. However, the industry wants to help make sure that we are putting educated and informed youngsters on the road and will continue in its youth education activities.”

[Kwackerz]

Hmm.. I think this and the raising of the school leaving age to 18 will benefit each other.

Must be a good thing?

[Gio]

Hmm.. I think this and the raising of the school leaving age to 18 will benefit each other.

Must be a good thing?

Might be if they exclude the rabid left wingers in schools.

Personally I'd prefer they teach them to read and write properly, rather than teach them how to drive, which IMO wouldn't help them get a job.

[Falcoholic]

National Service.

Teach em respect

[Gio]

National Service.

Teach em respect

I'll second that.

[Kwackerz]

Dont want them. Please send them to Portsmouth.
The Navy can have them.
We'd just like people who want to be part of the service, please.

Cheers,
The Army and RAF. xxx

[Gio]

Dont want them. Please send them to Portsmouth.
The Navy can have them.
We'd just like people who want to be part of the service, please.

Cheers,
The Army and RAF. xxx

Look we have to put up with them, so should you!

[Kwackerz]

Not a chance. Look. Do you want protecting or what?

[Gio]

Not a chance. Look. Do you want protecting or what?

But you could put them in the 1st line facing the enemy

[Kwackerz]

I wouldnt insult the Enemy's intelligence. We do have standards you know.

[fastasfcuk]

im with kwackerz, putting them on the front line what chance we got.

[Kwackerz]

After that mega derail (by myself) I do think theyve got it right. The Key Stage 4 entry is about right, but

The MCI is an advocate of road user education and has a strong educational policy. It has already produced and distributed a free resource for KS4, 'LINKS - connecting Citizenship and Road User Education'. The CD-Rom based resource incorporates road user education with the Key Stage 4 Citizenship syllabus and offers teachers and students the opportunity to explore issues such as Human Rights, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities and Crime, using road user education as the main focus. A DVD about safe riding for young people – 'Act Your Age' is also available for use by teachers and other educational workers.

It's only offered, not a set part of the education of the nation? I will ask at our young 'uns school and see whether they have it and use it. I doubt it..

[Thumper]

I know many older well educated drivers that are a nightmare on the road and I'm sure you all do too. Personally I think training younger drivers and riders is a good idea trouble is most have no fear due to their lack of experience and what comes first chicken or egg.
I am IAM observer and recently had the pleasure of helping a youngster through his advanced motorcycle test, he was one of my most enthusiastic associates, it would be nice to see a lot more like him.

[Gio]

im with kwackerz, putting them on the front line what chance we got.

It means we don't waste those who have more ability, plus of course solving a social issue

[ligloo]

bascially quoting TC....


Other than National Service.... It seems to me to be a far better option than letting our kids hang about on street corners!!!!I completely agree with anything that ultimately teaches our youngsters anything OTHER than portraying themselves as the 'baddies' they aren't always!