Drivers without theoretical knowledge

Isabelle Borg (October 29) is right when she calls on the authorities to deal with irresponsible drivers, but wrong if she wants the driving theory exam to be easier. It is knowing your theory well that helps make you a better, more responsible driver.

Driving in Malta, in the main, is abysmally bad, with drivers cutting corners, crossing double yellow lines to overtake, parking irresponsibly and ignoring all road signs... especially "No Entry" on one-way streets. In the UK, one of the first things you are taught is to "drive on your mirrors" (meaning frequent use of wing and rear mirrors) so you can be fully aware of what is going on behind you.

Equally important is the use of indicators so that you inform other motorists of your intentions. Yet you see vehicles pull away from the kerb, or overtaking, without engaging either.

Recently, I had to travel from Mellieħa to pick up my grandson from the Junior Lyceum at Ħandaq. From Mellieħa High Street, I followed a car all the way to Qormi, and in spite of all the turns and roundabouts, the driver never once used his indicators.

For road safety, Malta needs to have stiffer driving (and theory) tests, and more... much more... traffic police on the road, not just at the end of the month to make up their "ticket quota".