POLICE had to deal with two teenage drivers displaying "youthful inexperience" yesterday (Monday).
In the first incident, an 18-year-old collided with a lorry on a bend when trying to take a corner too fast.
The car was badly damaged, while the side of the lorry was scraped.
A police spokesman attributed the collision to "youthful inexperience", adding: "Cars do not fare well against HGVs.
"Eighteen-year-old driver reported for driving without due care and attention after colliding on a bend. Too fast for corner. Recommended for driver improvement course. Very lucky escape."
In the second case, another 18-year-old was spotted at a "vastly excess speed" on the A358.
Police caught up with the driver in Chard, "still diving poorly, both front tyres defective".
A force spokesman said the offender faces a three point penalty and £100 fine, while the vehicle was given a prohibited notice
DC Sam Donati put the incident down to "inexperience and speed defects".
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