There have been far too many car accidents involving teen during the last few weeks, what it is very scary. All these youngsters are getting behind the wheel of some very powerful cars and most have no idea of how to drive them safely. These tragedies should serve as a wake-up call for our Government to make them realize that raising the driving age to 16 will not make that much of a difference. It's a waste of money, resources and time.
Please NZ wake up and save our children! The driving age should be 18, and driving lessons compulsory!
What are we waiting for, surely now is the time for action!?
On a personal note, my husband was involved in the big accident that happened last week in Rotorua, where four teenagers were injured and sadly one did not survive the crash. My husband was the passenger in the oncoming vehicle that was struck, and it was only through sheer luck that they survived with just minor injuries.
I believe we need to take action now, we have seen too much carnage on our roads in recent weeks.
Steffi Mueller, Mount Maunganui.