16 too young, 80 too old.
While it may be fun to be young, and some things get better with age, the majority of Canadians aren't favourable to either end of the spectrum when it comes to evaluating a person's ability to drive safely.
- 57% of Canadians feel that those who are 16 years of age are not old enough to safely drive a vehicle. 75% of Quebecers took this stand, versus only 44% of those living in Manitoba or Saskatchewan.
- 50% of Canadians feel that those who are 80 years of age and older cannot safely drive a vehicle, though only 36% of those 50 and older ake this position. 26% of Canadians concede that it depends on the individual.
Who taught you to drive?!
While driving instructors may be among the most patient (and brave) individuals on the road, either their words of wisdom aren't sinking in or they're not attracting enough business, according to the Goodyear Safety Survey.
- 59% of Canadians feel most drivers on the road have not received adequate driver training, though half (50%) of Quebecers disagree. British Columbians are the harshest critics of today's drivers, with 68% saying those behind the wheel haven't had adequate training.