Lower the driving AGE IN ENGLAND?
By demleo
@demleo (27)
May 7, 2009 4:22pm CST
I know this may sound sexist but hey im sorry girls will agree it's true!
Boys should not be able to drive until they are 18 however girls are more sensible and should be allowed at 16 :)
As you know boys are always driving like crazy and are being referred too as " boy racers" - what do you all think??
Am i wrong in saying this?
3 responses
@derlilaStern (1756)
• United States
7 May 09
Yes, I do think you are wrong in saying this! That is a sexist statement!
Not all boys drive like morons. Not all girls drive well. Getting your drivers license should be based entirely on your ability to drive and not what gender you are!
I know that I would have been upset when I was a teenager if it had happened, but I think the requirements to get your license should be much more strict! I think everyone would benefit from more training.
@bugsycleave (30)
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7 May 09
Or a course like the passplus made compulsive, i got my license 2 years back and it came in handy for work, at the end of the day if you arn't a good driver you won;t pass.
Again its good to be confident but some boys have too much and get branded as "boy racers" and some girls don't have as much and equally cause accidents.
Its how you drive based on the person, cars are killing machines drive it stupidly and someone will get hurt obviously.
I do see alot of girls doing their makeup while i commute home from work which is worrying though and more girls have been caught for using their mobiles whilst driving so it swings it roundabouts.
I could say that the driving limit should be increased for girls based entriely on that statement but i don't.
@zavala56469 (165)
• United States
7 May 09
hahhahahaha thats funny but i believe if anything it should be equal because the girls i know cant drive worth nothing and the guys do like to race but thats always going to be around
@bugsycleave (30)
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7 May 09
I understand where your coming from but its how you see people, i like modifying my car, im 19. I hang out in car parks and with the other "boy racers" but ive never had a point on my license in nearly 2 years now and never been pulled over.
Ok i agree there are some stupid people out there but thats why police and other road agencies set up speed traps and campaigns to catch them.
I usually hang out with 2 other guys and a girl and between us shes the only one to have a crash, twice. I see alot of comments like yours but in fairness my modifications have been uprated brakes, uprated suspension and better grip tyres, surely these are good things? They improve the cars handling and make it safer in some ways.
I think the point im trying to say is yes you see more males driving arround like muppets but i hear of alot of crashes and road accidents with women involved. I think you can be too cocky and drive fast but you can also be held back and equally as dangerous.
Thats my 2 pence anyway
