If the driving test actually taught people car control then this may not be necessary, however, it doesn't so people learn to drive around the town and are then sent out onto the roads including motorways with no idea about high speed car control.
I fully agree - both my daughters did the Pass Plus scheme, both have National Kart licences and are competant karters in the wet and dry. My eldest has completed a full day rally course at Silverstone and done a skid pan course. Both of them have been in a skid situation (conditions rather than ignorance) and both have the skill and knowledge to correct it.
They are both experienced and good drivers - yet they are still penalised by high insurance.
Isn't it time we rewarded youngsters for enhancing their driving skills. Don't just teach them to pass their test and then let them loose, encourage them to do more!
