Struma
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- VS S2 Executive Ute
We are used to seeing a lot of P plater bashing - and sometimes some of the statistics used may bear a semblance of truth, but then I can (just barely) remember what it was to be young with a fresh license and a car of my own, and think that a lot of those issues are a factor of youth, testosterone and illusions of immortality - if "reckless behaviour" wasn't happening in cars it would be on whatever other form of personal freedom came to hand (trains, horses or whatever...)
Anyway, what I wanted to say is that even though I am in an older demographic (30 - 40) I still like to drive tight and (legally-ish) get the most out of the conditions I have access to, e.g. nice big sweeping corners, roundabouts et cetera and I have a tendency to get a bit annoyed at the number of cretins who can't seem to see beyond the end of their bonnets, look in their mirrors or remember where their indicator switch is.
I spend a lot of time in Brisbane traffic, which anyone who knows it will sympathise with me, and get to see a lot of different driving styles.
I think that it is worth pointing out that I have recently noticed how well so many P platers drive.
They obviously still have their lessons fresh in their minds and seem (on average) more aware and focused on the task at hand.
As well as this I think that a lot of these guys/girls are still enjoying the thrill of driving on the open road and are conscious of doing it well and in a smooth and controlled manner.
For example when I am behind a P plater who is turning onto a side road he/she seldom finds a need to virtually come to a stop - instead they seem to (miraculously) be able to pick the right line and drive cleanly through it.
The same people seem to able to defy "conventional" practice and actually stay in one lane when turning in an intersection, enabling more than one car to go around a corner at the same time.
Other incredible feats include using indicators to change lanes and merge, often without having to slow down to 20 in a 60 zone to do so!
Maybe this is a crass generalisation of the sort more appropriate to a segment on ACA or TT but recently I seem to enjoy my driving experiences more when I am behind a P plater working my way through tortuous traffic than when behind (or next to) the majority of other slack and brain dead distracted mental cripples who should be having their licenses reviewed (and shredded) on a yearly basis.
Good work, and try and keep these attitudes fresh in your mind for the next 30+ years.
Cheers.
Anyway, what I wanted to say is that even though I am in an older demographic (30 - 40) I still like to drive tight and (legally-ish) get the most out of the conditions I have access to, e.g. nice big sweeping corners, roundabouts et cetera and I have a tendency to get a bit annoyed at the number of cretins who can't seem to see beyond the end of their bonnets, look in their mirrors or remember where their indicator switch is.
I spend a lot of time in Brisbane traffic, which anyone who knows it will sympathise with me, and get to see a lot of different driving styles.
I think that it is worth pointing out that I have recently noticed how well so many P platers drive.
They obviously still have their lessons fresh in their minds and seem (on average) more aware and focused on the task at hand.
As well as this I think that a lot of these guys/girls are still enjoying the thrill of driving on the open road and are conscious of doing it well and in a smooth and controlled manner.
For example when I am behind a P plater who is turning onto a side road he/she seldom finds a need to virtually come to a stop - instead they seem to (miraculously) be able to pick the right line and drive cleanly through it.
The same people seem to able to defy "conventional" practice and actually stay in one lane when turning in an intersection, enabling more than one car to go around a corner at the same time.
Other incredible feats include using indicators to change lanes and merge, often without having to slow down to 20 in a 60 zone to do so!
Maybe this is a crass generalisation of the sort more appropriate to a segment on ACA or TT but recently I seem to enjoy my driving experiences more when I am behind a P plater working my way through tortuous traffic than when behind (or next to) the majority of other slack and brain dead distracted mental cripples who should be having their licenses reviewed (and shredded) on a yearly basis.
Good work, and try and keep these attitudes fresh in your mind for the next 30+ years.
Cheers.