Comments by "Robert A" (@RobertAmer) on "Learner driver loses control of car, does doughnuts for 2 minutes" video.

  1. Let's not judge this too harshly. Whilst students practice reversing within the boundaries of a driving school, after initial competency training, the teacher will allow the student to complete reversing by themselves, as if they were in an exam, to develop self confidence. Many of these driving schools crudely modify the operation of the accelerator pedal, as a speed limiter, be it a piece of wood under the pedal, or something else. It appears likely that this dislodged and got stuck with the pedal down, with the car at extremely high revs. This would make it difficult to brake in reverse to cause it to stall, and it is likely that the inexperienced student spent his time trying to dislodge the jammed pedal. I have been at these driving schools, and have seen this. I hope people gain a little more understanding, and am sure the student felt terrified.
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