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To conclude there must be many thousands of people on the roads who have not passed the driving test.

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redange · 25/11/2025 20:00

I cannot believe the appalling standard of driving i see every day. To 'Legally' pass a driving test today requires a higher standard of competency than 35 years ago. In order to pass today requires an awareness of Hazard perception, correct use of Gears (if in a Manual) understanding of speed and distance and before that a difficult theory test. Therefore, how is it possible that the standard of driving is infinitely worse. The only conclusion can be that many thousands of people are driving illegally and dangerously on the highways of the United Kingdom.

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TheWildZebra · 25/11/2025 20:22

Pollqueen · 25/11/2025 20:15

Because you are correct in what you said, they're are many people on the road who have never taken or passed a test in the UK

I had my post deleted last time I pointed that out! Seems one can be gender critical on MN but nothing else. 100% agree.

Meadowflower2023 · 25/11/2025 20:21

I know a chap who is driving around on a provisional and has done for years and years albeit with someone who has passed at the side of them (who is not a confident driver at all) No intention ever of passing his test. It’s a loophole in the system that people can drive up and down the country (not on motorways fair enough) but without ever passing a test.

Hereforthecommentz · 25/11/2025 20:16

It does seem to be mostly old people who have forgotten what lane they are supposed to be in and probably can't even see properly. They need to re-test people over 70.

AnonymityPreferredPls · 25/11/2025 20:15

An older family friend has advancing Alzheimers, everyone bar her husband want her to stop as she isn't simply safe (he doesn't as then he'd have to drive her places and he doesnt want the inconvenience).

The woman wasn't a good driver to start with, she is away with the fairies, can't corner, can barely open a car door reliably, can't recognise speed limits or stick to them. She's been reported to DVLA multiple times, and yet, getting her licence revoked before she kills someone is impossible. They ask the person who has been reported to self declare on a form they are capable......which in their view, of course they are. It is astounding.

Pollqueen · 25/11/2025 20:15

Because you are correct in what you said, they're are many people on the road who have never taken or passed a test in the UK

SilverPink · 25/11/2025 20:12

I think most of them live near me. 😠

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