OK. Some of you may be wondering why I put up this seemingly crazy post.
Well, you may have read from time to time, young people like most of you, going on a joyride in your friend's car. He has perhaps just got his red P-plate a few months back. There are 3 or 4 of you joining the ride. Maybe it is some time late at night. Your friend thinks he is a pretty competent driver, and thinks he is able to deal with most of the contingencies he has been taught or can think about. If you are unlucky, this car may end up hitting a power pole or a tree or whatever. If you are lucky, you survive unscathed. If you are unlucky, you may be dead.
Well, yesterday a 16-year old died after the 17-year old driver lost control.
My advice is: please avoid getting into a newly-qualified (less than 2 years) friend's car. You may choose to not heed my advice. That's your choice. I've been pointing this out to a student of mine over the past 12 months; she may be sick of hearing it by now.
Life is precious. One foolish, but innocent decision, may cost you your life. So please take care.