Letter: Soft pedalling

It is frustrating watching drivers flounder in the snow, but they are more ignorant than stupid. I want to tell them that rather than rev the engine when starting they should try second gear with light acceleration; and to make sure, when climbing a hill, they can reach the top so that they don't have to stop half way up.

The BBC could help by commissioning a programme devoted to safe driving. In it they could demonstrate how smooth, early and gradual use of the accelerator, brake and steering will eliminate virtually all skids.

Stanley McWhirter

Balcarres Street

Edinburgh