Yes, I think a lot of people are lulled into a false sense of security when they insure their sproggs cars as learners, then get a huge shock when they pass their test.
It shouldn’t be you can easily check the cost differential on any comparison site. Sons MX5 £250 to learn to drive and £4000 once he has passed. Nissan Micra these days £650. There are lots of anomalies for newly qualified drivers. Craziest I’ve read about was a Porsche Boxster being cheaper than a Corsa for a new driver.
I would say it should be compulsory, especially in the current climate. It is possible, as I understand it, to learn and pass a test without ever leaving local roads. In our day, if you did that, the leap to motorway speeds was only just over double your usual maximum; if you live in the wrong area now with a predominance of 20mph limits, the motorway limit is nearly quadruple what you are used to.
trivialising serious matters. also, phoning every hour to ask, is it ready yet? especially when previously informed that it will be a couple of days (increasingly a couple of weeks) before i can even take a look.
People who in public spaces use loudspeaker on their mobile phones to hold a conversation, they really do need to get in the bin
People who say/write that they are 'shell shocked' when all they've done is experienced a little surprise. It's an insult to the real sufferers. The seemingly constant use nowadays of 'insane' for any activity that's a bit exciting.
Can we add the word hero too, grinds my poo. Also the use of OCD to describe when they’re just tidy or thorough when doing tasks. PTSD is also creeping into popular use for things that really aren’t.
If the motor insurance industry was better regulated and not the racket it's become - or they'd just use it as a license to print money, advanced driving courses could be encouraged through tiered insurance cover based on driving qualifications. It's pretty ridiculous that a 17 year old can acquire a driving license after a few lessons and a test driving round a suburban housing estate and are then qualified to drive on motorways. It's too big a leap. No wonder their insurance cover is sky-high. By law learners can already drive on motorways if it's in a dual-control instructor's car, but if the risk is too high for instructors to want to do it (or find an insurer willing to cover it) that tells its own story. The P plate for newly qualified drivers should be mandatory, not voluntary, with all novice drivers required to display one and prohibited from motorway driving until they've acquired some experience and passed an advanced test. But much better regulation is needed or t will just be a monetary feeding frenzy. Basically the whole driving license system needs an overhaul.
On the subject of hyperbole, I'll add people (often those in the media who should know better) who don't understand the difference between "decimate" and "annihilate"
Stupidly bright headlamps on cars. Even when they are set correctly its like watching an arc welder. Which also means even if the indicators are in use then you can't see them.
Old people who shuffle round supermarkets. Get a move on. As for me the thread of life is shortening, do the shopping and do something more interesting
A whole new can of worms.... People who stop on a main road to let someone out of a turning. This is a recent thing; FFS - just let them wait until it's clear, especially if I'm behind you on my bike!
I sometimes wonder if they are seeing invisible dangers. If that's the case - they need to give up driving.
The hyperbolization of just about anything to gain clicks, division or attention. Virus = Pandemic Air Strike = Gendercide Old lady with a Union hat =Far right. Settlers = Zionists. Rainy day = Storm Dave.
There's certain individuals that collect these 'ailments' like they're trying to collect the whole alphabet.
