and seem to have many accidents?

I am sure there are some girls who also drive recklessly, but why is it that some lads in the UK (between the ages of 17-25) are very reckless drivers (and no disrespect to the careful male drivers in this age group).

Just been informed by a friend that there was alot of police out in the village where I live when not at uni. Reason being a 17 year old boy was racing his friends on the main roads in their cars. One of their cars then skidded off the road and hit a tree. Surprised nobody was killed, as over 6 years ago, a boy who was in my school, got really drunk and carried passengers in the back off his car, again, the car skidded and there was a fatality.

I am a 23 year old woman, and when I passed my test last year, my driving instructor said I was at an advantage for my insurance, since I was female, plus older.

With no disrespect to the careful and safe younger drivers who drive carefully and courteously, is there no way that lads in this age bracket can not be permitted to drive, or have to undergo extensively testing by the DVLA?

Last year I came out of an MoT centre after having my car done, and this boy racer came up behind me and tailgated me when I was driving through town and sticking to the speed limit. His gestures in the mirror were obscene and he was very intimidating. I dont think people like him should be allowed to drive.

I am sure there are silly young females who behave recklessly in cars, but why do you always hear about men in the 17-25 age bracket who crash or have accidents all the time?
Erskine- Did you read my question correctly? I did say there were young male drivers who were safe and courteous drivers.. just sadly it seems to be a common occurance that many drive recklessly at that age.
Random- I am not saying I am perfect, yes, I should probably look all round me before setting off now instead of a quick glance, but I stick with the guidelines I was taught in my lessons; keep a good distance back from the car in front- if they brake suddenly, then you wont have to either. And seeing as I am in the "two year rule" eg if I get a certain number of points on my license within two years, I will have to retake my theory and practical. I worked hard to get both, and dont really want to again, ta!

Dimo- Please stop making out I am naive. It is a simple question. No I was not raised in a covenant.