Broadly I agree that there are increasing problems on UK roads, but as has been stated by Hakahura, compared to many developed countries our record is quite good.
Kapitan, I don't think I would go the the lengths that you propose but I think you make some very good points. I think many problems come from young, over-confident drivers in fast cars. Years ago it seemed that youngsters who passed their test had to make do with the family car (afraid of crashing it) or a slow banger (incapable of going very fast). These days there does seem to be a lot of kids with fast cars bought for them by their parents.
The numbers of drivers who have accidents weeks, days even hours after they pass their test are AFAIK quite high.
- So I think I would restrict young drivers possibly until they were 21 or the 2 year probation period if they were over 21 when they passed, to cars of only 1000cc and prohibit them from driving any car that was marketed as a sport or performance car (there are some that look the part even though they only have regular sized engines).
- I would also make motorway dring part of the test, perhaps a suplimental element that you access after passing the ordinary test, plus a night driving course should be added too. There is already a 'Pass Plus' scheme which rewards new drivers with an insurance discount if they take an hour long motorway course, maybe that could simply be made compulsory?
- I would restrict drivers up to the age of 21 from carriyng any more than one passenger to deter them from showing off to friends.
- Any speeding offence, or offence that includes a speeding element, committed during the two year probation period should result in immediate withdrawl of driving licence and a retest......not just endorsements added to the licence.