Speed Awarness Course

[yoshiro]

I’m learning to drive, haven’t even got my license yet and was recently on a driving lesson where I’ve been caught by a van doing 35 in a 30. I remember my instructor was telling me about a road rule as I was slowing down so I was maybe a second or two late hitting the brakes. I’ve been offered a course or a fine. I just think it’s a bit unfair given I was on a lesson but if I have to pay I obviously will. Has anyone had any similar experiences and managed to appeal?

(sorry wasn’t sure what topic to pick)

@TheOliveFinch Thanks for your advice, I feel a bit more optimistic about the course after this thread. I think it will be interesting at least!

@yoshiro I’ve just done one , been driving for donkey’s years and still learnt stuff I had forgotten they are really good

@TheOliveFinchGlad to hear! 😎

Definitely do the course. If you get points on your provisional they carry over onto your full licence when you pass, and as a new driver you only need 6 to lose your license.

Other readers may well have done so. I thought you were very rude upthread. I didn't report you as couldn't be bothered, but clearly you have carried on being rude.

Another plus for the speed awareness course is that MOST insurers don’t ask this question so you don’t have to declare it but always read the Statement of Facts carefully because some insurers do!

@LornaSaysYes Yeah that’s what all my family have said, I will do that - thank you!

@socialdilemmawhattodo Gonna have a super long hard look at myself, thanks so much for your insightful comment!

@Karatema Ooo thanks so much! I didn’t know that - I will do :)

Ive done a speed awareness course so has my wife, it’s pretty good to be honest. Both of us actually think they should be mandatory during learning, and on renewal of licenses (each 10 years), so can’t be that bad :)

@RH1234 Yeah everyone has essentially said they’re super positive which I’m happy with, looking forward to doing it aha!

Yes I think so