ADI’s see any code of practice as a hindrance to the day to day running of their businesses many of which have successfully run their business for longer than the DSA has been in existence.
The business dealings of ADI’s are outside the remit of the DSA.
The DSA already have place the term ‘fit and proper’ this covers everything that is currently being mentioned in the latest draft CoP.
Green Paper
On the 27th March 2013 we were invited to the Department for Transport at London for a briefing. Due to the very short notice, none of our representatives were able to attend, however we have received a report on the meeting via the ADINJC representative Mr Stuart Walker. The areas that are to be including in the forthcoming green paper could be;
Minimum learning period – log books
Possible curfews
Education in schools (DfT say very unlikely to be added to the national curriculum)
Engaging parents/employers/stakeholders in the learning process
Resources for enforcement and detection (concerns)
Practical impact, social and economic influences
Raising the value of ADI's – possibly to fill the gap as driver safety not likely to be taught in schools
Communication issues and tackling uninformed opinion
Scepticism even if evidence did prove that a GDL works, that insurance premiums wouldn't begin to fall
Improvement to the driving test – suggestions included; no test routes and extending independent driving to 20 minutes
Use of vehicle technology both future and present
Use of telematics both pre and post-test and in private practice (If used to enforce must be mandatory)
Extending new driver act to 3 years – pros and cons
Use of re-education rather than punishment during that 3 year period
Impact of greater restrictions increasing illegal drivers who opt out of the system
Concerns over increased cost of learning to drive.