F2001 said:
Since I ran out, I don't use them anymore. I have not used P plates for almost 8 months now.
I don't see what is so elite/special to display them, majority of the time it just causes prejudice and trouble. I'm amazed at how much people don't act like absolute d**kheads around me compared to long ago.
Persecution complex mebbe?
The 'plates' signal to other drivers your actual on-road experience.
This allows you to avoid certain fully licensed lunatics who might then, on spotting your P plates, attempt a degree of caution around you,- than would be the case if you didn't display them!
Your P plates can 'scare' away some unpredicatable types you see, this is a good thing. Yes, sometimes a retard will want to play games on seeing your P's, even unmarked HWP might 'bait' you to go faster, its all part of the 'game'. To win, you just don't play games on the road.
Your 'job' as a P plater is to avoid police. Police represent a serious loss of money - and therefore should be avoided, so - 'stealth' - in driving manner is good and proper.
You need your money, so best not be a magnet for police for *any* reason.
Wear the P plates with pride, you will never deal with them later on in life - except until you have 14 kids of your own! Carry a few spares in the glovebox.