Labour Party promises overhaul of driving tests

THE Labour Party has promised an overhaul of the driving test system and more education for young motorists if they are in Government after the next election.

The party proposes to make it obligatory for motorists to take at least eight driving lessons before the test, and four more in the year after passing the test, during which drivers will be granted a new restricted licence, to last for those 12 months only.

Party transport spokeswoman Roisín Shortall said the driving test and licensing system here is “the most lax in Europe”, costing dozens of lives on the roads.