It seems Xiao had made efforts to account for her lack of experience. Justice Jillian Mallon said she had read the road code, practised driving around town and practised driving on the open road the day before the crash.
Yes, she should have known her driving was not safe but she was not driving aggressively or affected by alcohol or drugs - she simply made a mistake which sadly took a life.
I believe a home detention sentence is more fitting but she must serve it before she is sent home.
We all have to take responsibility for our actions and I hope Immigration New Zealand makes sure that happens.
The justice system needs to treat everyone fairly and equally be they a New Zealander or a foreigner.