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Google should rethink its free graduated driver's licence scheme, MPs are warning after opposition was heard to a pilot scheme for people with impaired licences who receive a discount for learning to drive.
The pilot, which had initially had support in Parliament, is being looked at by the Department for Transport, which argues it would help "young people" to get "to safety" and reform drives.
"Using new technology from the likes of Google to help drivers learn from driving test errors ensures safe and effective operations as we set public safety targets," David Weale, Frome MP, said.
"I believe Google should think again about a flagship scheme like their chosen guided learning drive.
He called on Google to hold a public debate with its local drivers' groups and local elected representatives as part of its education programs before deciding if yet another effort of its consent system is needed around the free licence scheme to attract new drivers.
The pilot scheme has won widespread support among cyclists and motorcyclists, who don't question its technical feasibility but argue it would "trick" young people.
Now, though, the Conservative MP Chris Heaton-Harris wants Google to be held to account for the use of its new Google Maps technology in tying up public roads with "pedestrian buzzers", confusing motorists and making roads safer for all road users.
His solution? Get honest opinions on how the pilot will operate. The pilot covers three areas in the popular city of Birmingham – Eccles, Carrack Road and Conquering Hill.
Heaton-Harris said: "If Google think driving will help young people get to safety, that's fine – why should drivers have all the fun?"
He also suggested there ought to be more "truth in advertising" in driver education programmes provided by government. "But if Google have their private buses parked in Hyde Park, why do they need government help to keep drivers safe?"
During the Open Society foundation's Europe Day tomorrow, Google is expected to test its own self-driving vehicles in Europe for the first time.
Susan Driver, Chief Executive of the Road Safety charity Brake, welcomed the introduction of the pilot as a "missed opportunity to make the roads safer for everyone".
Astrophile is our weekly column on curious cosmic objects,
It represents nearly 60 years of Porsche building and improving on the 911 sports car.
And if you can find one, you'll have one of the consecutive fastest 911 neigbhills to disintegrate.
Check out the reports below.
NEWS
Google should rethink its free graduated driver's licence scheme, MPs are warning after opposition was heard to a pilot scheme for people with impaired licences who receive a discount for learning to drive.
The pilot, which had initially had support in Parliament, is being looked at by the Department for Transport, which argues it would help "young people" to get "to safety" and reform drives.
"Using new technology from the likes of Google to help drivers learn from driving test errors ensures safe and effective operations as we set public safety targets," David Weale, Frome MP, said.
"I believe Google should think again about a flagship scheme like their chosen guided learning drive.
He called on Google to hold a public debate with its local drivers' groups and local elected representatives as part of its education programs before deciding if yet another effort of its consent system is needed around the free licence scheme to attract new drivers.
The pilot scheme has won widespread support among cyclists and motorcyclists, who don't question its technical feasibility but argue it would "trick" young people.
Now, though, the Conservative MP Chris Heaton-Harris wants Google to be held to account for the use of its new Google Maps technology in tying up public roads with "pedestrian buzzers", confusing motorists and making roads safer for all road users.
His solution? Get honest opinions on how the pilot will operate. The pilot covers three areas in the popular city of Birmingham – Eccles, Carrack Road and Conquering Hill.
Heaton-Harris said: "If Google think driving will help young people get to safety, that's fine – why should drivers have all the fun?"
He also suggested there ought to be more "truth in advertising" in driver education programmes provided by government. "But if Google have their private buses parked in Hyde Park, why do they need government help to keep drivers safe?"
During the Open Society foundation's Europe Day tomorrow, Google is expected to test its own self-driving vehicles in Europe for the first time.
Susan Driver, Chief Executive of the Road Safety charity Brake, welcomed the introduction of the pilot as a "missed opportunity to make the roads safer for everyone".
Astrophile is our weekly column on curious cosmic objects,
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