What can we do to stop all the deaths of young people on our roads. This weekend alone there have been 16 deaths,on the North East roads alone. mostly of young people, it needs to stop, and it needs to stop NOW.!!!!
Any Idea's PLEASE.
2007-01-29 04:56:13 · 9 answers · asked by angelswings 3 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I think a mandatory period of lessons for driving should be introduced, where people have to do say 6-12 months of driving before they are even allowed to take a test. The main problem seems to be people either not having passed their driving test, drinking and driving, or driving without insurance. Inexperienced young drivers often like to try and give lifts to their friends who then distract them from what should be total concentration. I think that perhaps driving skills or road and traffic awareness (because sometimes it is pedestrians lack that of sense can be responsible for accidents too) should be introduced as a lesson in secondry schools and I wonder whether teachers of the subject should be approached when a person applies for a learner's permit or by driving instructors to check if they agree the pupil is mature and sensible enough to take lessons.
I also believe that if a driver causes an accident that involves the police becoming involved they should be required to attend either a few refresher lessons or retake their test, according to how severe the accident is. I do believe there have to be stricter controls and the police should be given greater powers (and perhaps unmarked police cars in various colours, so they are harder to spot for the drivers and it may encourage drivers to behave according to the highway code because any car could be watching them) to deal with traffic incidents and offences. I agree this needs to be looked at, because most deaths are due to vehicle misuse and a bad attitude toward the driving experience are avoidable and should not be so prevalent in our society.
2007-01-29 05:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about all of the elderly and crack-heads still driving? Maybe driving condition/restrictions and curfews. Having road signs with warnings of road conditions is a nice thought but not feasible in most areas. It would be more practical to have something that announces these things automatically in the car similar to the north star system. Most people who are driving in these conditions can't always turn around or just park on the side of the roads. Many areas will close certain roads in advance. As for younger people and their driving habits or lack of experience is just a fact of life. Driving restrictions such as weather, time of day, cell phone use and the number of occupants should be a law.
2007-01-29 13:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car thieves and joyriders could have stopped themselves from being killed but other young people it's almost unavoidable. a couple of youngsters going out for a weekend trip on a busy road skid out of control its fate. Also a coach load of school children. I have'nt much idea how to stop fate.
2007-01-29 13:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly higher the age 4 young people being able 2 take the test!! secondly introduce a 1 year supervision programe meaning after they pass test they can only drive with an experenced driver!!lastly limit the car model and engine size until they have experience!!!
2007-01-30 04:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by HARVE!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ideas whatsoever I'm afraid although i heartily agree with your concerns. I remember being young, i'd drive fast, music blaring and nothing or no-one could of convinced me to do otherwise. The problem is youth, they think they're invincible, they're confident and full of zest, it's just the way it is and i don't think any amount of shock tactics via adverts etc will have any effect, none of them ever think it will happen to them. Years ago my ex boyfriend had a brother who died in a car crash, it didn't make him any less reckless when driving or slower.
2007-01-29 15:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Watson (UK) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE ONLY ANSWER IS USE UP ALL THE OIL AND THE END OF THE WORLD ROLLS UP LIKE A SCROLL.DIDN'T YOU KNOW,OIL IS THE BLOOD OF EARTH,BALANCE ,PRESSURE,KEEPING THE MOUNTAINS STANDING TALL ON ALL THE FAULT LINES ON ONE GRAND CONTINENTAL SHELF,YES STOP ,OR THERE IS NO WORLD TO RUN A MOCK IN
2007-01-29 14:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring back all the adverts we had on crossing the roads, and safety ads, as the parents dont seem to take responsibility
2007-01-29 13:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by DONNA M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ask your to ban smoking and alcohol altogether. not forgetting drugs!
2007-01-29 13:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by cherokeeflyer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isnt anything you can do about it
2007-01-29 14:48:22 · answer #9 · answered by liam0_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋