Yes BrakesOn,
A new driving licence gives you permission to practice on your own. The point is, you have to pass a practical test of your ability before they give it to you. There was once a time ( I know, I know, the "good old days" so what, bugger off old fart
yeah, yeah. OK.) when the authorities checked you out on practical matters after examining your academic training. The Oral that investigated your practical experience was a method of checking that your "Schedule of Inspection Work" (Who else remembers that?) was true and that you really did know how to do the job. The new licences are purely academic, although practical experience is required before you can apply, there is no check on your claim to practical experience. You could be one of those who knows all the theory but can't swing a hammer without busting a thumb. There are already enough academic qualifications in the job market, why do we need another one?
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