Myth 1

Crashes happen to speeding maniacs and real old drivers.

Fact: The most common crash is by an average driver, who makes an error of judgment. Bad drivers simply get noticed more, because they stand out by their erratic behaviour.

 Myth 2

Every new driver has to have a crash, that’s how they learn.

Fact:  Many responsible, thoughtful motorists have driven accident-free for 20, 30 or more years by adopting healthy attitudes about life, which has reflected in their driving record.

 Myth 3

After two years you get the hang of it.

Fact: Statistically, the first major crash happens often after about one year's driving, when overconfidence creates a false sense of security. Drivers get slack! Low risk driving is a lifelong commitment to be made before every journey.

 Myth 4 

Driving is basically all common sense.

Fact: There is nothing wrong with applying common sense in every area of life. But certain road safety principles are best learned before an emergency arises. The natural response may not be the correct one!

 Myth 5

Our roads would be safer if they introduced harsher penalties.

Fact:  There will always be lawbreakers amongst us, no matter how harsh the punishment. Speed cameras and radar often catch otherwise safe motorists during a lapse in concentration. Does a heavy fine teach road safety principles? Driver Education does!

 Myth 6 

Getting trucks, cyclists etc. off the road would make traffic safer.

Fact: This option would not make traffic safer, but faster. Tolerance towards other (slower) road users and allowing them space is the hallmark of a low-risk driver.

 Myth 7 

If the government spent more money on roads there would be fewer crashes.

Fact: The main cause of road crashes is human error, over 90 % to be more exact. The human, whose mind and body is operating the lethal weapon called motor car, is more often to blame than roads, weather etc.