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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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[–] RecallMadness@lemmy.nz 4 points 1 week ago

Without the mandatory hours, why even have a restricted class?

What’s the difference between our law abiding citizen ‘NightShiftNate’ getting his restricted, waiting 12 months with no driving (because he only needs to drive at night), then applying for his full.

Or NightShiftNate just getting his full immediately after getting his restricted?

I’d argue the latter is better, as it gets him on the road straight after his training is fresh in his mind, and confidence is up.