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I've noticed lately that it applies to all newbies whether bikes or cars.
our statistics just released are that everyday 17 of our "P" platers (able to drive unsupervised with speed restrictions) have accidents. One dies every six days! These stats include bike accidents but we have an almost zero death rate on "L" or "P" platers for bikes. To get our licence we have to do courses at every stage and are limited to a power to weight ratio.
Attitude is a main consideration. My apprentice, who has only had his licence for 3 weeks, thinks he's the best driver and that I'm a shit driver. Funny because i have licences for pretty much anything with wheels and have advanced driving certificates and a motorsport licence. He crashed on his first day and has had 1 major and 2 minor accidents (none of them his fault?!!!!) and 1 blown motor all in 3 weeks!
I pick my moments for speed and stunting on the streets. you need to assess the roads and traffic before being a "dickhead" or "cool"
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