As I pulled up at the intersection of Salisbury and Madras Streets, a black RAV4 went past and straight through the red light. Luckily there was no cross traffic at the time. I noted the number plate ‘GP DOC’ and wondered whether it could possibly be a doctor on their way to an emergency call. I contemplated the possibility of informing the Transport Authority of this transgression.
The RAV4 was stopped at the next intersection and as I drew alongside on the left I could see that the number plate also said ‘Affordable Driving School’. A man in the passenger seat was talking to the driver, whom I could now see was a nervous-looking woman. I didn’t notice any “L” plate.
This was probably a case of a nervous student driver who didn’t see the red light. I won’t be reporting her, but if the driving school sees this blog they’ll know the lapse was observed. Many people in Christchurch are much more nervous than they used to be, with good reason. Luckily there was no harm done in this case, but I do wonder whether this particular student needs more practice in a less busy area.
“I hope the tutor can instil
more confidence and driving skill.”
