Originally Posted by Doctorb:
“Training and experience is great, but most people behind the wheel believe they have that as well. Obviously not as intense as the observational skills mentioned earlier, but enough to criticise others and make basic mistakes themselves. I certainly wouldn't class someone a good driver if they habitually drove over the limit, or drove at inappropriate speeds (slow or fast)...to name just two speed related issues. I believe most people do so because they're not paying attention, hardly good driving practices and nothing to boast about. Doing it on purpose habitually won't win any best driver awards either.”
“Training and experience is great, but most people behind the wheel believe they have that as well. Obviously not as intense as the observational skills mentioned earlier, but enough to criticise others and make basic mistakes themselves. I certainly wouldn't class someone a good driver if they habitually drove over the limit, or drove at inappropriate speeds (slow or fast)...to name just two speed related issues. I believe most people do so because they're not paying attention, hardly good driving practices and nothing to boast about. Doing it on purpose habitually won't win any best driver awards either.”
Inappropriate speed is the biggest problem. Going a bit over the limit, when conditions allow is not a problem. Things dont turn dangerous between 60 and 61mph.
I would suggest every driver goes over the limit many times in a year, without causing any problems. Anyone who claims to have never exceeded the limit is a liar.



