I am writing with regard to the post "Are women better drivers than men?" (Oct. 13). If women start driving in the Kingdom, just think of the traffic on the roads. The question of whether women are safer drivers than men is irrelevant as Saudi Arabia is different from other countries in the world. At this point, the debate should be about whether or not it is safe to let woman drive on the roads. Women have complicated personalities, there are reasons why they should not be allowed to drive. The Shoura Council should think carefully about this issue. Faras, Online response
II. Statistical comparisons of female and male drivers indicate that most collisions occur when drivers are between 16 and 19 years old, with male driver collisions being four times higher those of females, even though there are more male drivers. The next riskiest group is up to age 29. Male drivers are more aggressive, more reckless, and more likely to have fatal crashes. Women drivers tend to have fender-benders and to be more safety conscious. Roxana R., Online response
