Mr. Declan Naughton:

In the last revision of the driver theory test, which was approximately 18 months to two years ago, we designated a certain amount of mandatory questions on alcohol. As things stand, the test includes questions about pedestrians and the interaction of drivers with them at pedestrian crossings and the use of footpaths and so on. Normally, every 18 months or so there is a revision of the theory test. At the next revision we will look at the casual factors that lead to crashes and injuries on the roads and review and update the theory test accordingly. That is generally the approach we take to adapting the theory test in accordance with what is happening in real life on the ground.