[Tommy]

An earlier post on this thread suggested that many new Cobra drivers without experience in high performance cars start out cautious and become more dangerous as they get more comfortable. When I flew with the Air Force, we knew that statistically, the most dangerous pilots were those with about 700-1,000 hours of experience (about 2-3 years). Brand new pilots were cautious enough to stay clear of dangerous situations. Very experienced pilots had learned that even skill and experience were not enough to protect them if they took too many chances. The most dangerous pilots were those with enough experience to confidently go into situations were experience alone was insufficient to keep them out of trouble. In my opinion, any driver who tempts fate often enough (e.g., street racing and burnouts) will hurt someone regardless of his driving skills and experience.