Russia proposes banning newcomers from driving powerful cars The National Automobile Association (NAU) proposes banning drivers with less than three years of experience from driving cars with more than 150 horsepower. with. including those belonging to other people. "This is not the first time we have raised this issue. We believe that here it is necessary to apply, among other things, the experience of other countries, where young drivers do not have access to racing, sports, powerful cars until they gain experience on public roads," Gubernia Online reports the words of the president of NAS, Anton Shafarin, citing TASS. According to Shafrin, the three-year restriction is due to the fact that in the second year of driving, drivers begin to feel too safe on the road, which increases the risk of an accident. Stay up-to-date on events everywhere: OK VK max.