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Graham Stewart | 08:38 UK time, Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Speed signThe UK government's looking for your ideas as they launch their public consultation this week. bringing down speed limits in areas of Britain where there's a higher risk of accidents. That would mean reductions from 30mph to 20mph in urban locations and 60mph to 50mph in the countryside.

Also, there'll be a new section in the driving test where candidates will be asked to drive without being directed by the examiner. Young learner drivers who opt to take a new pre-qualification course will also be allowed to sit a shorter driving theory test.

And what about London Mayor Boris Johnson's tuppence worth? He thinks cyclists should be able to go through red traffic lights. The is designed to reduce the number of collisions involving cyclists struck by other vehicles turning left.

Loads of your calls, texts and emails on today's Morning Extra. We couldn't get round to all of them, so do leave your comments here. Meanwhile, on a road-related theme, do check out ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio's Scotland's Adventures on the M8 season.

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