zadocbrown wrote:c) Compulsory training could be a viable alternative, but it's not automatically more economical. I'd rather have set standards (i.e. testing) and let people decide how much training they need to get to the level they aspire to, or that is required of them.
d) Do you have a better solution?
My point is that whether testing or training it appears self-evident to offer experienced drivers something more than a DSA test and, in my view, defensive driving probably fits the bill.
It is also important not to view people in general as wanting to aspire to be better drivers. Most people aren't that bothered.
As for a better solution, I thought I had offered my thoughts on this; in fact I thought you'd answered them!
Possibly compulsory training, probably along the lines of defensive driving. Certainly something more than the DSA test and certainly geared to experienced drivers who will have picked up both good and bad habits over the years but on balance will be much safer drivers than when they passed their test.
Much more likely to have a positive effect on road safety than requiring drivers to take the DSA test every, say 10 years, with the threat of a losing their licence if they fail and the incentive of gaining less minors and so a higher grade of pass.