For over 3 years now, I've been going in, periodically, to the radio station BBC Tees to be on with various presenters, to talk about a variety of subjects which sometimes includes topics related to driving! I mainly go in for 'The People's Panel' on a morning, which is now hosted by Neil Green and Diane Youdale. When John Foster hosted it, I challenged him to re take a driving test, almost 20 years after he passed it first time round! John considered himself to be a good driver BUT a lot had changed since he took his driving test, we now have the theory & hazard perception tests, show me/tell me questions and a general higher standard is required. Would he pass again?
The whole thing was recorded from theory to practical. Take a listen to see what happened.....
What John doesn't say, is that although he failed the theory questions and the practical, he did in fact pass the Hazard Perception. Needless to say, I think John was a 'little' disappointed with the outcome. John's driving wasn't dangerous but it was indicative of drivers today who have had their licence for some time - bad habits! I'm sure I would be included if I hadn't have trained to be an instructor!!
I have to say a BIG thank you to John for doing this and I enjoyed every minute! God bless him! lol! You can hear John at BBC Tees Radio - 95FM - week days between 6am & 9am and Saturdays 6pm - 9pm or check out the BBC Tees website:- www.bbc.co.uk/tees/local_radio/
