§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on theory testing within driving tests with particular reference to motorway driving. [16502]
§ Mr. NorrisQuestions on motorway driving can be included in the session at the end of the current driving test, and will also be among the topics covered by the theory test required by the second EC directive on driver licensing. An announcement on our proposals for the new theory test will be made shortly.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of drivers passing their test now take voluntary motorway driving tuition; and if he will make a statement. [16503]
§ Mr. NorrisInformation is not held centrally on the percentage of newly qualified drivers who take motorway tuition. However, motorway driving is one of the elements included in the post-test driver training scheme, "Pass Plus". That scheme was introduced on 6 February and already over 500 certificates of completion have been issued.