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Driver licence changes: Government proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests (www.nzherald.co.nz)
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Proposed Driver Licence Changes: Government May Remove Second Practical Test, Cut Back on Eye Exams

Honestly, this sounds like a recipe for disaster. The driving standards out there are already sketchy enough without lowering the bar even more.

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[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 week ago

Ah I see what you're getting at.

I "failed" my first test, because I showed up and my car didn't have a warrant (it was warrantable, just had missed a reminder).

Is it semantics, though? I guess when they say X number of people failed their test then you need to take that into account. But I don't think there is any impact on the person, there's no penalty for a fail other than the cost - and that's now gone with free resits.