Why is the standard of driving on the island so appallingly bad?

Habitual dangerous tailgating, ignorance of any speed limits, risk taking on narrow roads to name but a few issues I have witnessed.

It is damning that during last Sunday’s wet weather, police felt it necessary to advise motorists to adjust their driving to the conditions.

Well, yes!?

Drivers shouldn’t need to be told this.

As I see a lot of R-plate drivers already driving badly, I would suggest that driving school instructors really need to put more emphasis on an improved consideration and courtesy attitude. At least it would be a start.

Michael Ward

(Temporarily at Groudle Cottages)

Home address:

Heald Green

Cheshire

This letter was first published in the Manx Independent of on July 27.

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