One of our associates recently passed his advanced tests. It was a commendable achievement as he has been driving for 18 months since passing the DVSA test. The examiner had this to say:
One of the ways in which I try to give back and, if I’m honest, help myself to deal with the suppressed emotions from years of attending serious injury and fatal road traffic collisions, is by conducting advanced riding and driving tests on behalf of IAM RoadSmart & The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
It’s a role I feel compelled to perform.
Many of the incidents I attended, including the very last one before leaving policing, involved young people.
Just reflecting on last weekend’s driving tests when I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of young men both in their early twenties.
One taking his final test as he begins a career as a professional driver. And another with just 18 months post DVLA test experience. Both were successful in achieving the advanced qualification.
Its always especially pleasing when someone at the beginning of their driving journey obtains these skills, as they will serve them well for many years to come.
There are many ways in which road safety can be improved but personal experience tells me that training and education could, and should, be a huge part of the process.
