4. LEARNING.
'BEING A GOOD DRIVER MEANS THAT YOU WILL BE CRITICISED BY PEOPLE WHO DO NOT RECOGNISE YOUR STANDARDS, AND BY PEOPLE WHO ENVY YOU'.
Learning to drive a motor car is not easy; in fact, it is extremely difficult and the sooner a driver, new to the experience, appreciates and understands the subject, the better it is for all road users. Flippancy is a major problem. Every mis-demeanour of a learner is easily rectified; if it is allowed to flourish it will grow like the strongest weed.
'Luck is hopeful, expertise is definite'.
Do you employ 'X-ray' vision? How frequently do you look in the mirror? Do you know when and when not to give signals? Do you know what is an appropriate speed? Have you joined the 'courtesy club'?
Learning to drive a car should be taught at school, like the learning of games. A person can not play golf properly without adequate lessons, at the out-set.
'Most drivers are as good as they make up their minds to be'.
Should we have different coloured 'L' plates denoting a driver's experience? Should the steering wheel be moved smoothly, in staccato movements, or should we just think? Continually we must remember the basic qualities of driving; feeling the car through our shoulders; continually wriggling in the seat; weightlessness and relaxation enhance concentration. Keep it simple!
Major changes in car insurance; the car number plate system are discussed in detail; similar to re-designing the wheel, for the benefit of each individual car owner. Reducing hassle should be welcomed by most people?
'Usually success behind the wheel is not always about ability as application'.