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Re: P PLATERS!!! ENGINE MODS ARE OUT!!! Tue, 07 June 2005 06:14 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Toobs wrote on Tue, 07 June 2005 15:33

I agree with these new laws to a point...
With a high performance car it is very easy to get yourself into a sticky situation... an unexperienced driver is less likely to be experienced enough to be able to get out of these situations.

As usual the changes have been oversimplified by generalising "V8
s", "modified engines" etc. but after so many years we have come to expect this from the government.
Victoria's power to weight ratio is probably more sensible.

Ideally to improve the skills of our young drivers I think the RTA should require learners to drive a number of different vehicles (e.g. 4WD, FF, FR, MR, AWD) in varying regions (i.e. City, Suburban, Rural, Country) as most young drivers these days learn to drive in a well maintained instructors car (Normally FF)in a suburban setting.

It is when a young driver gets behind the wheel of a type of car they have never driven before or drive in a different region that accidents happen... especially if the car is powerful.

Even experienced drivers can come unstuck when they are put in different vehicles / regions.

When I learnt to drive I drove a long list of vehicles in Country, Rural & Suburban regions.
Some of these vehicles include:
-XR8 Modified (Auto)
-HSV Clubsport (Auto)
-Nissan Patrol (Manual)[poorly maintained]
-XR6 Modified(Manual)
-AE92 Corolla (Manual)
-Hilux 4WD Ute (Manual) [poorly maintained]
-Mazda 121 (Manual)
So I was lucky enough to have been given a good range of driving experiences so I knew not to do things like hit the brakes hard when turning on a dirt road... I think I am a better driver because of this.

driving a variety of cars would be great education. but think of the practicality. every single person who wants to get license would have to drive 4-5 different types of cars and also in different areas. i wonder how much is it gonna cost to get a license. driving sckool would have to buy more cars and it will end up the consumers burden. that would be ideal but too much work.

also when u go for mountain runs, with ur cup holder ready, new tyres, ready to take on the touge and what do u find, a L plater blocking our way!!!



as for the south african license, if shes a S.A citizen, i think she could try getting an international license frm s.africa. renew it yearly at the embassy.
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