'Status' plan for young drivers
8th August 1975, Page 4
8th August 1975
Page 4
Page 4, 8th August 1975
— 'Status' plan for young drivers
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ORGANISATIONS interested in the Young Driver Training Scheme were asked for their opinions about the relevant draft regulations on Tuesday by Dr John Gilbert, Minister for Transport.
The regulations are aimed at reducing the permitted driving age for hgv and a reply is sought by September 1.
The Young Driver Training Scheme has been designed as the result of collaboration be tween the DoE, RTIB, RHA ETA and trade unions. It is in tended to attract schoo leavers, instead of their wait. ing till they are eligible for E driving licence.
Trainees will enjoy appren, tice status and training wit involve learning to drive a light vehicle at 17; two-axle rigid al 18; three—or more axle rigic at 19; and Class 1 vehicle just before the age of 21.