Wheels24 reported on research showing that inexperience and over-confidence were the main reasons why new drivers are the biggest insurance risk.
A poll by Britain’s Institute of Advanced Motorists rate peer pressure (67%), immaturity (52%) and shortfalls in the learning process (45%) as important risk factors.
‘LAW ENFORCEMENT NOT ENOUGH'
Wheels24 reader PATRICK MASHELE had this to say...
I agree with the results of the poll. I think law enforcement on SA’s roads are not doing enough to deal with the problem. Driving schools offer too short a period for learners to gain sufficient knowledge where driving is concerned.
ALCOHOL – A DANGER TO DRIVERS
The availability of alcohol makes it difficult for our young generations to avoid. In the townships, there are taverns/shebeens on every street. You will often see fancy cars parked outside and ask yourself how drivers, who are drinking well into the night, will be able to drive home?
I suggest that police should start by checking those drivers they are a danger to the public.
Email us and we'll publish your thoughts on Wheels24.
A poll by Britain’s Institute of Advanced Motorists rate peer pressure (67%), immaturity (52%) and shortfalls in the learning process (45%) as important risk factors.
‘LAW ENFORCEMENT NOT ENOUGH'
Wheels24 reader PATRICK MASHELE had this to say...
I agree with the results of the poll. I think law enforcement on SA’s roads are not doing enough to deal with the problem. Driving schools offer too short a period for learners to gain sufficient knowledge where driving is concerned.
ALCOHOL – A DANGER TO DRIVERS
The availability of alcohol makes it difficult for our young generations to avoid. In the townships, there are taverns/shebeens on every street. You will often see fancy cars parked outside and ask yourself how drivers, who are drinking well into the night, will be able to drive home?
I suggest that police should start by checking those drivers they are a danger to the public.
Email us and we'll publish your thoughts on Wheels24.