You know it's holiday time when the death toll on the roads hits double figures,11 when will NZ learn? Never it would seem. The driving standards in this country are appalling and the carnage will continue until the government actually decides to do something about it rather than just tinker with the system to appease a few of the lobbyists in society.
So what is the answer? It's obvious that driving standards need to improve, so start with those who are constant breakers on the law,those who drive under the influence of anything, those caught speeding on a regular basis, taking them off the road for a period of time only resolves the potential issues short term and these are long term issues, so everyone banned for whatever reason MUST take a driving test again both theory and practical.
Secondly the actual driving test itself needs to be more stringent, at the moment it is a bit of a joke and prepares no one for actually driving on NZs roads.
Thirdly it should be compulsory for everyone in NZ to re-sit the driving test every 3-5 years,this would have a significant effect over time on the driving behaviour of New Zealanders.
These proposals would not be popular with the general public, but tell that to the families of those who have lost loved ones over the Easter period
