Valentine's Day warning to boy racer drivers

POLICE have teamed up with the Institute of Advanced Motorists to warn young drivers to take care on lovers’ lane this Valentine’s Day.

A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police this week revealed that more young women aged between 17 and 19 are killed or seriously injured as passengers in cars than as drivers.

With so many young couples expected to head out on the roads in the coming days, she added: “We’re urging young men to take special care of their girlfriends this Valentine's Day.”

IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said that driving quickly is not the way to a woman’s heart. He said: “Impress her by driving smoothly and well instead of fast, and try sticking to the speed limit: this will save fuel and leave you more money to spend on roses and chocolates.”

“Taking care on unfamiliar roads, especially on bends, and planning ahead to spot hazards early, will make your drive much safer.

“And if you’re using a sat-nav on unfamiliar roads, don’t follow it blindly as this can lead to unromantic diversions into fields, and sadly, serious crashes.”