The scooby is a rally derived ROAD car. key word. whereas the tea leaf in the mx5 didnt give a fook about it. Cops can't go around wrecking there cars left right and centre.

As for his driving "skills" as you put it. I'd like to see you or anyone else questioning those skills to try and do the driving tests the cops have to do. I fear you would fail, miserably. And be made to look a complete fool.