this is the road i learnt to drive on.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&s...,0.174408&z=13
20 mins of steep windy gravel roads. Last bit of NZ highway system to be sealed. Was also 5 minutes from a road that has sheer cliff on one side and no insurers would insure you on.
this did however teach me attitude and respect. which i dont think can be taught on metro roads.
L drivers today appear to most of their driving to and from school, work or events on the very safe metro roads.
i think it also comes down to driver education. people teach theri kids and/or clients to pass teh driving test, not the skills to drive.
however, will p plate restrictions save lives? yes.
but a 2 minute google says we should be targeting older drivers.