GLASGOW MULTI-PURPOSE TEST CENTRE - OFFICIAL OPENING |
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Written by william shand
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
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 The Driving Standards Agency's Chief Executive, Rosemary Thew and local MP
Tom Harris officially opened the new multi-purpose test centre at Glasgow
(Shieldhall) on 29 June.
The centre is the first of a number to be developed in Scotland and became
fully operational 30 April. It is used for motorcycle and car practical tests -
making it 'multi-purpose' in its offering. The centre is modern, purpose-built,
environmentally friendly and compliant with the Disability Discrimination
Act.
The centres - being developed as a national network throughout Britain - have
been introduced as a road safety measure to cut biking accidents and will cater
for the new motorcycle test due to be introduced next year.
The new test
includes challenging manoeuvres to test riders' control over their bikes - this
part of the test will take place off-road. Would-be riders who show a dangerous
lack of skill during the off-road part of the test may not be allowed to
continue to the on-road part.
Rosemary Thew said; "In 2005 alone 24, 824 bikers were involved in accidents;
6, 508 resulted fatalities or serious injuries. Although accident numbers are
falling there are still far too many, which is why this centre is so important.
I hope that the Glasgow community will recognize the important role of this
centre in supporting road safety and saving lives."
Please see http://www.dsa.gov.uk/mptc for more on the
multi-purpose test centre project.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 January 2008 )
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