Accompanying an 'L' driver

[bobmalcs]

A simple question I hope.

A friend of my wife has a full driving licence (no points or anything) but at the moment is not allowed to drive because of a medical condition.

Is she legally allowed to accompany a learner driver ?

Many thanks,
BobM

[pdV6]

My initial reaction would be "no" - because she wouldn't be in a position to take over if need be.

Not sure if that's what the law says, though.

{edited to add:} Most laws (e.g. use of handheld phone) apply to the person accompanying the learner as they are considered to be "in control" of the vehicle. I guess this would suggest that they also need to be legally able to drive.

>> Edited by pdV6 on Tuesday 9th May 11:22

[esselte]

pdV6 said:

My initial reaction would be "no" - because she wouldn't be in a position to take over if need be. Not sure if that's what the law says, though. {edited to add:} Most laws (e.g. use of handheld phone) apply to the person accompanying the learner as they are considered to be "in control" of the vehicle. I guess this would suggest that they also need to be legally able to drive. >> Edited by pdV6 on Tuesday 9th May 11:22

But I don't think you have to be insured to drive the vehicle (I may be wrong).

[jacobyte]

Put it this way - would you like to be coming the other way when your friend's wife is unable to control the learner's sudden emergency situation, due to her medical condition?

Whether it's legal or not, common sense should be exercised.

[wiggy001]

bobmalcs said:

A simple question I hope. A friend of my wife has a full driving licence (no points or anything) but at the moment is not allowed to drive because of a medical condition. Is she legally allowed to accompany a learner driver ? Many thanks, BobM

If she's not allowed to drive then. technically, does she hold a valid driving license?

[oldie]

Not advising a medical problem is a violation of the licence - suggest that she ask DVLA to advise of her position - eg - diabetes contrled with tablets - "thank you sir " but notified - not notified - licence suspect.

[bobmalcs]

Thanks for all the replies. It appears that the friend has told the DVLA of her condition but I don't know what the result was. In any case the friend has decided that it would be unwise for her to drive. I'll pass on the information.

Thanks,
BobM