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liamcalland · 3rd April 2008, 10:03

I have just read the other thread with everything you said and all the comments you got back.

Firstly all the comments were only made because people actually give a dam, so don't take it as them having a go, just trying to help you!

Secondly chances are you WILL be involved in some sort of accident. Young, male drivers are far more likely to be involved in an accident in their first few years of driving. That's fact! Speed + Young New Driver = Accident.

No matter how good you think you are, it takes many years to build up driving experience and judge different situations you may come across while driving. Even now many of us will still come across a situation which we didn't expect as we continue to learn! You don't become a "driver" after getting that piece of paper with "passed" on it. That comes over many years.

I crashed my car within my 1st 2 years of driving. Not speed related, just inexperience. The woman in front of me set off onto a roundabout which was clear, I looked and it was still clear but the woman stopped in front of me for no reason! I went straight into the back of her! That will never happen to me again as I learnt that I should look ahead as I move off. The accident certainly made me a better driver as showed me that I always need to be aware.

You are very lucky to have such a great car at your age. Make sure you appreciate how lucky you are, but most of all do enjoy it as driving can be fun. Just make sure you are drive safely.

Sorry if you think it is a lecture, but the roads are becoming a death trap for young drivers.

Take care!

3rd April 2008, 10:03	#2 (permalink)
liamcalland Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have just read the other thread with everything you said and all the comments you got back. Firstly all the comments were only made because people actually give a dam, so don't take it as them having a go, just trying to help you! Secondly chances are you WILL be involved in some sort of accident. Young, male drivers are far more likely to be involved in an accident in their first few years of driving. That's fact! Speed + Young New Driver = Accident. No matter how good you think you are, it takes many years to build up driving experience and judge different situations you may come across while driving. Even now many of us will still come across a situation which we didn't expect as we continue to learn! You don't become a "driver" after getting that piece of paper with "passed" on it. That comes over many years. I crashed my car within my 1st 2 years of driving. Not speed related, just inexperience. The woman in front of me set off onto a roundabout which was clear, I looked and it was still clear but the woman stopped in front of me for no reason! I went straight into the back of her! That will never happen to me again as I learnt that I should look ahead as I move off. The accident certainly made me a better driver as showed me that I always need to be aware. You are very lucky to have such a great car at your age. Make sure you appreciate how lucky you are, but most of all do enjoy it as driving can be fun. Just make sure you are drive safely. Sorry if you think it is a lecture, but the roads are becoming a death trap for young drivers. Take care!