In April 2009 the Transport Directorate General of the European Commission (DG TREN) launched a consultation on driver training and traffic safety education. The objective of the consultation was to provide a framework to help further define guidelines and recommendations for efficient driver training and traffic safety education in the European Union.

The aim was to concentrate on novice drivers, while also encouraging drivers to continue formal life-long learning after they have passed their test.

In its response Eurocare’s key recommendation was that information on drink driving, the harm that result from drinking and driving and the penalties should be included in driving lessons, driving tests and in published driving codes.
Read full text of Eurocare’s response.

For more information on the consultation visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/consultations/2009_06_22_training_education_en.htm