Letter: Forced off the road
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: In using phrases such as "boy racer" and "obscenely overpowered cars" Richard Evans (letter, 6 October) is guilty of a knee-jerk reaction to the tragic death of two elderly sisters. He suggests that such powerful cars should be banned from the roads, but almost every new car currently sold is capable of breaking the national speed limit . A Mini driven in the same way would still have killed the two ladies.
As we have seen with the widespread introduction of speed cameras, speed limits are an easy target. The real problem is deteriorating driving standards. Entering a roundabout is a dice with death, as nobody indicates on or off any more; middle-lane crawlers are reducing our three-lane motorways to two, and overtaking is a lost art.
The current driving test is too easy and is seen as a hurdle that, once cleared, allows one into a lifetime of unfettered driving freedom. We need to start retesting drivers every five years. Of course, a number of poor drivers would be forced off the roads, but that should please Mr Prescott, and if a number of the losers were MPs perhaps they would realise why most people prefer their cars to public transport.
PHIL SPARKS
London SW19
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments