The practice of anointing cars with religious icons for protection [“Supernatural insurance”, Auto Industry, May 12] is likely not a benign mutation but a dangerous one. Drivers who feel shielded from harm by divine forces are less likely to take responsibility for safety. They are therefore more likely to be reckless. I would like to see this practice discouraged for this reason. The responsibility of maintaining safety on the road rests squarely on the driver. Defensive driving and some good old kreng jai on the road will protect you, your car and your fellow citizens with whom you share the road.