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Lin Bibby

Lin Bibby

Losing Joanne - Lin's tale

Lin Bibby, who lost her 17 year old daughter Joanne just before Christmas, has been brave enough to speak to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Hereford and Worcester about her needless loss.

Lin Bibby, whose daughter died in a car accident, told ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Hereford and Worcester that the memories are as vivid as ever:

"When they said it was fatal everything was just taken away.

"I don't think it really has hit home to me yet that I won't see her again"

Lin Bibby

"Obviously, I was almost hysterical but you tend to think 'No they've got it wrong, it's not Joanne.'

"It just doesn't hit home that it's actually happening. I don't think it really has hit home to me yet that I won't see her again."

She feels very strongly that young people aren't prepared for the real challenges of driving when they first pass their test.

"It doesn't teach the children to drive at night, it isn't compulsory, and it should be.Ìý

"It should be compulsory to have lessons in the rain, and also skid-patch testing and motorway driving – it all should be made compulsory.Ìý

Joanne Bibby

Joanne Bibby

"They certainly should have more structured lessons, and a log book to say how many hours they've had, and the test definitely needs to be more stringent."

Stories like Lin's have inspired ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Hereford and Worcester to do something about it.

That's why we're launching a major campaign called DRIVE TO SURVIVE.ÌýÌý

We want to see more young drivers in control of their cars and getting better education through national schemes such as PassPlus.ÌýÌýÌý

There's no doubt that experience and confidence behind the wheel can really save lives.

last updated: 10/03/2008 at 13:45
created: 16/02/2007

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