Looking forward to the video clips!

[Matthew_T]

I still believe all drivers should have a 3, or 5, year retest to keep their license.
Any one who thinks they might fail shouldn't be driving anyway.

I agree with this. If you pass your test at the age of 17 and then get retested when you retire at the age of 65 (going up now though) then you have your whole life to learn bad traits and forget things. Retesting regularly would be a whole lot better.

The only reason I am getting my license now is that I heard a rumor that soon you will have to have a compulsory 12 months tuition before you can take your test. I see that as a bit excessive and expensive so I plan to do a weeks intensive and possibly continue with weekly lessons after that.

BTW is Pass Plus discounted if you do it immediately after you pass your normal test and what cost is it?

 

[gaz]

I agree with this. If you pass your test at the age of 17 and then get retested when you retire at the age of 65 (going up now though) then you have your whole life to learn bad traits and forget things. Retesting regularly would be a whole lot better.

The only reason I am getting my license now is that I heard a rumor that soon you will have to have a compulsory 12 months tuition before you can take your test. I see that as a bit excessive and expensive so I plan to do a weeks intensive and possibly continue with weekly lessons after that.

BTW is Pass Plus discounted if you do it immediately after you pass your normal test and what cost is it?

pass plus is pointless, it doesn't make enough difference to insurance costs to make it worth while.

 

[Matthew_T]

pass plus is pointless, it doesn't make enough difference to insurance costs to make it worth while.

I have read through the Pass Plus Cymru website. For £20 (discounted from £150 due to Welsh Assembly grant) I think it is worth the punt. Especially with the subjects it covers.

 

[gaz]

I have read through the Pass Plus Cymru website. For £20 (discounted from £150 due to Welsh Assembly grant) I think it is worth the punt. Especially with the subjects it covers.

Are you going to buy a car and be the sole insured person on it?

 

[Matthew_T]

Are you going to buy a car and be the sole insured person on it?

Not immediately when I pass my test. I dont have that kind of money. Pass Plus lasts a year I believe so in that time period, my finances might change.

 

[gaz]

Not immediately when I pass my test. I dont have that kind of money. Pass Plus lasts a year I believe so in that time period, my finances might change.

Whilst it's certainly an option when it's only £20. It's still not worth it unless you get insured on your own car straight away.