BRITISH TRAFFIC BILL
QUESTION OF TESTING DRIVERS DEBATE IN THE LORDS LONDON, Thu rsday . In the course of the debate in the House of Lords during the Committee stage of the Traffic Bill, Viscount Cecil moved an amendment to the effect that applicants for driving licences must satisfy the licensing authorities that they are competent to drive and have a knowledge of the rules of the road. In the subsequent discussion many speakers emphasised the fact that the skilled driver who passes his test with flying colours is often the most dangerous, because he takes greater risks. Earl Howe said he favoured a voluntary test because, in the event of court proceedings, the fact that a driver had passed a voluntary test would have an effect on the proceedings.
Viscount Cecil’s amendment w£3 defeated by 57 votes to 30.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 846, 14 December 1929, Page 11
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