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A fun car that you can build yourself for £1,500 and drive at 16? That'll be MEV's pint-sized Pocket Etrike. There's just a single seat, from which you drive the car using motorbike handlebars and controls - and it looks a real hoot to drive. The idea is that you build it at home from drawings supplied by the manufacturer.
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27/05/2012 11:07
I've got these things called "Legs" had them for a long time now, i think they look better than this thing... (and to be honest i've seen better legs on a table) the reason these are being released is so the governemt can make even more money out of the young...
How much is the insurance going to cost for one of these? not to mention i wouldnt trust some 16 year olds on a push bike let alone a car like this, just another fad for the government to drain our pockets, only the rich or stupid will be able to afford them
How much is the insurance going to cost for one of these? not to mention i wouldnt trust some 16 year olds on a push bike let alone a car like this, just another fad for the government to drain our pockets, only the rich or stupid will be able to afford them
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28/05/2012 17:55
The rules relating to driving in th UK should be much more stringent and that applies to the young and reckless and the oldies. People who travel at 40 on a dual carriageway or motorway should have their permits revoked, same for those driving on the main road at 20 without having a clue who is behind them or what is going on, and for those who can't move well enough to look around! Also it appears that indicating is optional - not just for the Beemer drivers!!!! Has anyone noticed how many people drive around whilst on their mobiles? What are the boys in blue doing? Zilch. Huh!
27/05/2012 20:25
Not so much a car as a golf buggy or souped up mobility scooter. Wait till you're 17 and you can get a proper car. Then again, with insurance being at it is, I'm glad I'm not a teenage driver nowadays. Was expensive enough in my day, now it's just completely unaffordable for the average youngster.
27/05/2012 15:33
I can see what positive aspects this idea, it will allow drivers to get on to the road earlier on & will give them a taster of what it’s like to drive a car. The slower speed will not allow them to drive around like the immortal teenagers most of them think they are.
However some of the positives can cause some big issues. I think there going to be too dangerous because of the slow speed, their only going to cause other road users anger and frustration to take evasive driving to overtake or in braking when they pull out of a junction etc. Plus the size of the cars, I would hate to think how one would fair in an accident with a regular sized road car.
They are also just going to cause more congestion on the road as especially their 28 mph speed will restrict them to town/city driving so they will clog more of our town centres.
I think they need to start introducing the American style driver Z programme into schools as it would be more of an effective way of introducing young drivers to the road. As young drivers need to know driving dangers, accident avoidance, the consequences of speeding and learning respect for other road users. So that it gives them the ethos that cars aren’t racing cars for the road but are a means of transport.
27/05/2012 12:43
Has this country gone mad??? There is enough congestion on the roads now without youngsters out and about slowing things down. I just hope they are NOT allowed on the motorways. The fast lane will have to be reduced to 30mph if they are. Take it from one who knows... AN OLD FOGEY if you wish... nothing good will come of this. Top speed of 28mph is still enough to kill...!
27/05/2012 22:18
Lauraine R
You are correct in my view to advocate the smaller car for the young drivers. Also, the insurance is a huge problem which could be helped through the young gaining road experience through these cars. I believe driving should be a compulsary subject taught at school from around 12-13 years.
Insurance is something I believe the Government should get on top of. At present it is legal theft by insurance companies.
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