Re: Re: Scary road riding.

[Anonymous]

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i agree with the above, driver education is the key. I wouldn't bank too much on the research regarding crash tests in 4x4's. Having been to too many crashes to remember in my 12 year career here and in the UK, the 4x4 occupants mostly come out with the least injuries, there have been exceptions where the 4x4 rolls but thats is luckily rare. The crash testing is always done in test conditions with the vehicle being struck from precise angles, unfortunately accidents don't happen like that. So in my opinion the newer 4x4's are safer, just not for the other road users! as for environmental issues have you seen that the worst pollutants are livestock!!! we might be going off the issue a bit here! we need to employ the same driving rules as the UK, compulsory insurance (this would restrict the 15-17 yr olds being able to drive twin turbos), higher age limit to driving i would agree with 18 yrs and a 2 tier licence system. Learner and full, get rid of restricted. I would also have a 2 part test for passing your test, one on the normal roads in normal conditions and then on the back roads and motorway. 👿

We have a pom running Land Transport, we don't need any more. Us Kiwis are happy with our driving why should we change and have draconian laws from other countries. What I have noticed is the bad driving from new immigrants and young women drivers who never give way as well put lipstick and text while driving down the motorway.The driving age should stay at 15 why should the age go up for only a few bad drivers. In the South Island last year there was no deaths of young boy racers, but there was a lot of the over 55 age group who drink and drive.Scary road riding: BEING PASSED ON A CORNER BY ANOTHER MOTOR BIKE man I hate that and there is a few on BMW bikes who do.