AQO 175/07

Mrs Naomi Long
Alliance Party
East Belfast

Tabled Date: 12/06/2007
Answered On Date: 25/06/2007
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of the Environment if she is satisfied with the provision of advanced driving courses for those who have just passed their test.

Answer:

The provision of advanced driver training throughout the UK is currently under review, along with all aspects of driver training and testing. Whilst there is currently no legislative requirement for advanced training in Northern Ireland, private initiatives such as the advanced driving tests conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists and ROSPA are available here. In addition a privately operated scheme known as Roadwise is available to encourage drivers to take advanced training. I have announced my intention to initiate a review of road safety and this is an issue I will wish to consider.