I agree with John`s thinking that time spent as a motorcyclist in one`s yoof would seem to provide an awareness of a much wider range of road surfaces and the different effects each might have when riding over them, be that accelerating braking or cornering, all of which I suspect the average motorist seems likely to be totally unaware of.
Not meant in a rude manner (or at Luddite given I hit reply on his post) but I have to wonder if the idea of putting the least experienced on a mode of transport which makes them most vulnerable to a poor judgement call is good for anything except supporting Darwin's preferred mode of selection ? Whilst the young do have the ability to bounce and repair better it would seem a little rough putting them furthest in harms way to begin.
I guess in our youth the approach to learning was definitely more adventure based but I fear the (stereotype) current generation would be looking for someone to sue within moments. Lets face it they need a "hot" warning label on a coffee....
Mind you if pressed I could think of a few that I would have suggested this path to in the hope of improving the planet. Like the MP's that could not even vote to support a cease fire in Gaza last night. Regardless of which side your support falls continuing death is just dumb. I was going to wish them something nasty here but then I would be at their level.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
