A BOLTON driving instructor warns that the attitudes of some people behind the wheel needs to change before the number of accidents on roads come down.

In her role, Janet Holland, who is currently unable to work due to lockdown restrictions, regularly sees speeding drivers in the town.

But she believes that ignorant drivers who see reports of serious incidents that have occurred as a result of dangerous driving will never happen to them.

Janet said: "Bolton is full of drivers who think they are Lewis Hamilton.

"They think they are good drivers and accidents won't happen to them.

"But they don't know it takes 36m to stop a car that is going at 40mph and double that with wet weather.

"Until people's attitudes change I do not think anything else will change.

"They do not think of the consequences of their actions."

During lessons Janet also explains to her learners about potential hazards on the road and she hopes they will possess this mindset when they have passed.

She would like to see more police enforcement in Bolton to catch those flouting the law too.

This week marks charity Brake's Road Safety Week.

And in conjunction with the action week, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have released statistics which shows that the number of people who have died after a crash has increased by 24 to 31 between March to September 2019 year, compared to the same period this year.

This week, GMP said that officers have been patrolling roads in the regions which have the "highest threat and the public are most at risk"

GMP Chief Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith said: “Speed limits are there for a reason.

"Not only do excessive speeds increase the chances of driver error and time it takes for the vehicle to stop, but higher speeds also increase the fatality rate for pedestrians who may be involved in a collision with that vehicle.

"That's why we are support the Brake's Road Safety Week's message – No Need to Speed.

"Throughout the week of action we will be focusing on those roads and areas that the statistics show have the highest threat and where the public are most at risk, however, it is important to note that our officers routinely patrol the roads of Greater Manchester taking appropriate action against those who drive above the speed limit or dangerously, in order to keep people safe."