Condolances to the familes involved, of course...
My opinion...
I've been 18 for almost 2 months, and I still haven't gotten my P's. If I wanted to, I could, but I don't have a car yet. I'm looking at getting a bit of a bomb for awhile, but I'm not even thinking about going for/getting my P's until I get my car. Want to get some experience driving in that car first.
The other thing is, I'll have enough money early next year to get my Sky. I wanted an R34 GT-T for so long, but I've decided I'm going to get an R34 GT25 Non-turbo first. A few reasons. Yes, I've been in turbo 'Lines, and I loved it. I'm hooked. But I don't think I'll be able to be absoloutely confident driving one.
I'm doing a defensive driving course once I get my P's, and probably an Advanced one as well not long after. I don't want my girlfriend to be in danger, just as I don't want the people around me to be.
I'm not trying to poke fun at anyone, or even trying to be an arse. This is just how I feel about it all.
Just my 2 cents (or something).