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I've heard a rumour that ROSPA are considering doing away with the compulsory 3 year re-test? If it's true that's a real backward step.

Anyone from ROSPA know any more?

martine wrote:I've heard a rumour that ROSPA are considering doing away with the compulsory 3 year re-test? If it's true that's a real backward step.

Anyone from ROSPA know any more?

I'm not from RoSPA, or anywhere else in particular (well that's not quite true, I'm from Stanmore originally) but I agree with you. It looks like a backward step, so I don't think I'll bother with RoSPA.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

Oh BTW, it's been snowing non-stop since lunch time, so I've been out to play, hence the delay in replying.

TripleS wrote:I'm from Stanmore originally

So not even a plain speaking Yorkshireman (who says what he likes & likes what he says) !!!!

vonhosen wrote:

TripleS wrote:I'm from Stanmore originally

So not even a plain speaking Yorkshireman (who says what he likes & likes what he says) !!!!

No, I'm not even a genuine Yorkshireman; and after a period of reflection I find I don't always like some of the things I've said either. This impetuous style will be my downfall, sure as eggs is eggs; but in the meantime....

Best wishes all,
Dave.

just be smaller iam then if they do that. So what will happen with bronz as that requires a retest after a year.

According to RoADAR HQ, there are no plans to change the 3 year test pattern.

I can assure you that there are no plans at all to do away with the 3 year re-test. The first we heard at HQ was a rumour coming from a member, but it seems to be getting around still. The three year re-test is one of the main benefits of RoADAR membership and ensures driving standards are kept up to date - something which sets RoSPA apart from the IAM.

(Also, a Bronze Award only requires a 3 year test, it does not need to be re-tested after a year under offical RoSPA policy)

Elizabeth Wragg
DFS & RoADAR Development Officer - RoSPA
ewragg@rospa.com

Good - that's cleared that up then - good to see ROSPA staff posting here.

Oooh, welcome Liz

Yeh should be more of it.

jbsportstech wrote:Yeh should be more of it.

Oh don't worry, we still keep an eye on things

JR

nuster100 wrote:

jbsportstech wrote:Yeh should be more of it.

Oh don't worry, we still keep an eye on things

JR

Ok Jay didn't realise you where a ROSPA spokes person thought you voluntary Chairman of the SW group

Liz Wragg wrote:I can assure you that there are no plans at all to do away with the 3 year re-test. The first we heard at HQ was a rumour coming from a member, but it seems to be getting around still. The three year re-test is one of the main benefits of RoADAR membership and ensures driving standards are kept up to date - something which sets RoSPA apart from the IAM.

Hi Liz, that's really good to know.
I wish there was an legal requirement for all drivers to refresh their skills!