We're constantly reminded about young people and their driving. I recently had the most unfortunate meeting with a feral, elderly driver in a supermarket carpark.

This wannabe rally driver came flying down the carpark seemingly trying for the new land-speed record.

I initially thought it would be a teen driver from the erratic style of driving and lack of care - but to my surprise, as the car came screaming up alongside me, it was an old man. As the wind from his little green machine hit me, I said to him: 'Whoa, slow down”, and kept on.

To my surprise, and others around me, the driver opened his door, leaning out to swear at me, calling me all sorts of nasty words. I repeated what I said. By this time he was rolling forwards, while looking back, swearing. There was absolutely no need for his behaviour.

How can we expect the next generation to drive in a proper manner when people like this are behind the wheel?

Is this type of behaviour really what we want young people to witness and think it's okay?

I'm pretty sure if a young person spoke to this driver in the same manner, he'd be up on his pedestal preaching about how the young people of today have no regard for the elderly.

A Hoyle, Otumoetai.