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Sat 11 Jun 2005 19:26

Yet Another Question - DSLRed

I am in question asking mode at the moment -:)

SWMBO is learning to drive at the mo.
(I've just figured out what that acronym stands for - slow that I am :))

Our daughters bloke has offered to be the passenger-advisor when I am working late and cannot get home for the daily ride of terror.

Question is - is he allowed to be the accompanying qualified driver if he not insured to drive the car himself?

Thanks

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Sat 11 Jun 2005 19:28

Yet Another Question - Robin Reliant

Yes.

Provided he is over 21 and has held a full licence for three years he fulfils all the criteria.

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Sat 11 Jun 2005 19:32

Yet Another Question - local yokel

Not that it applies in this case, but the supervising licence-holder must also be in a fit state to drive, ie not impaired through drink/drugs/medical condition. There have been cases of a totally drunk licence-holder accompanying a sober provisonal driver and thinking it was legal.

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Sat 11 Jun 2005 19:36

Yet Another Question - DSLRed

The fit state to drive issue is a good one and this is where my doubt came from - you see, if he needs to be in a fit state to drive so that he can be a proper advisor then that is ok. He does fulfill the other criteria quite comfortably.

But I thought that he may need to be in a fit state to drive and be insured to drive because he may need, in an emergency situation, to take over the driving to get the learner out of a tight spot.

True or False?

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Sat 11 Jun 2005 20:02

Yet Another Question - Robin Reliant

No, his only legal obligation is to supervise the person learning to drive.

What happens if the pupil gets into a situation they can't get out of is another matter. Probably have to get out and push.

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Sat 11 Jun 2005 20:55

Yet Another Question - DSLRed

Thanks for the replies. I Reckon it might still be best to put him on the insurance if its going to be a regular occurrance.

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