How can you retrain ‘kamikaze’ drivers?

WHO do Transport Minister Noel Dempsey and the RSA think they can kid by claiming compulsory driving lessons would have prevented the Donegal crash which killed eight people?

Dangerous driving is deliberate in most cases and not due to lack of training, experience or skill. And how do they figure it will make any difference when nearly all drivers already hold a full licence?

Obviously professional lessons are a good idea, but it is outrageous to force learners to take a minimum number. Why should they lash out €700 when friends and parents will do it for nothing as part of regular trips? Training could also be provided by interactive PC programs.

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