The Government is keen on making it easier to get more drivers on the road.

If proposed changes announced this week go through, the second practical driving test required for a full licence will be scrapped, and the number of eyesight tests needed will be reduced, with new safety measures being introduced as well.

It comes as the Government continues with its pledge to reverse Labour’s “blanket speed limit reductions” - something National campaigned on.

But will a more affordable drivers license system, and higher speed limits, make our roads any safer?

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by AA road safety spokesperson, Dylan Thomsen , to discuss the Government’s latest plans for our roads.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

The Government is keen on making it easier to get more drivers on the road.
If proposed changes announced this week go through, the second practical driving test required for a full licence will be scrapped, and the number of eyesight tests needed will be reduced, with new safety measures being introduced as well.
It comes as the Government continues with its pledge to reverse Labour&rsquo;s &ldquo;blanket speed limit reductions&rdquo; - something National campaigned on.
But will a more affordable drivers license system, and higher speed limits, make our roads any safer?
Today on The Front Page, we&rsquo;re joined by AA road safety spokesperson, Dylan Thomsen , to discuss the Government&rsquo;s latest plans for our roads.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

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Speed limits and drive license rethinks: The Government's changes to how we drive

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