This topic is bound to divide opinion.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/17093564
What do you think ?
Personally, I'd like to see the introduction of a multi tier licence, firstly so people can get out on the roads and gain valuable experience, then a second tier to allow people to drive in darkness/adverse weather/motorways and a third tier to allow people to drive more powerful cars. Clearly, adverse weather is a tricky one...... you might set out in good weather etc etc.
I've recently been getting some instruction in the art of 'driver instruction', mainly to help my daughter get ready for her test (she isn't a natural driver, but she is learning and improving - practice practice practice...) , rather than looking at a career change! And when you do this properly, it's quite an eye opener and certainly lets you appreciate the fears and apprehensions a learner drive has to contend with. This is without impatient, bad and at times dangerous driving by some who seam to think they are 'good drivers' (even after I had him landed with a section 59.. in-car video is a great driver aid...)
I can't see putting a learner on the motorway is going to do anything to their confidence, other than destroy it in an instant. My view is you need to be able to drive a car without thinking about it before even considering the motorway.
But that's just my view, what do you think ?