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Most definitely was too easy to obtain in TN.....oh, say 30 years ago. Explains much of my frustration driving today, sharing the road with "good enough driver's."
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11-08-2021, 03:25 PM | #36130 |
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My uncle is an LEO. I got the entire gambit of advice and driving instructions from him, along with "Driving is a privilege, not a right" lecture. Even back then, I thought to myself, "Then stop handing DL's out like candy to everyone."
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11-08-2021, 03:28 PM | #36132 | |
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like some logged in time behind the wheel by family/parents verifying with a signed affidavit 16 years old minimum, 14 in Kansas is just weird new car stickers: DRIVING IN JAPAN - beginner drivers use a Shoshinsha Mark that new drivers must display on their cars for one year after they obtain a standard driver's license. There Is also a Fukushi Mark used to denote elderly drivers. |
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11-08-2021, 03:42 PM | #36134 |
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OBITUARY---Today we mourn the passing of an old friend, by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life but died in the United States from heart failure on the brink of the new millennium. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories, and helping people get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn't always fair. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable time-tested parenting strategies (the parents are in charge, not the kids), and it is O.K. to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends, including body piercing, whole language, and "new math.” But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-helps-only-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus. In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well-intentioned but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by selfseeking lawyers. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero-tolerance policies. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could not inform the parents when a female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion. Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and Federal judges stuck their noses into everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports. Finally, when a woman, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, was awarded a hugh settlement, Common Sense threw in the towel. As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding questionable regulations such as those for low-flow toilets, rocking chairs, and step ladders. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by two step-brothers, My Rights and Ima Whiner. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.. |
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11-08-2021, 06:39 PM | #36137 | |
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We can do a better job of educating drivers before they are licensed, but there will still be a lot of value in something like Street Survival after they have some real-world driving experience. |
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11-08-2021, 08:33 PM | #36139 | |
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Which turned out to be Fake News. Thanks to Common Sense. SOB died. But then he lived. What a Legend.
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My son was moving front loaders since 12 (private property) driving @ 13-14, I agree with you in some areas it's fine for young teens to drive but as a whole, most states should have a minimum of 16 Farm license is another story A 14-16 year old with driving education is better than a new driver without any @ 18+ IMO My son got the gist of 6MT watching YouTube, better than me trying to explain "feathering out the clutch/gas pedals" these kids can learn if their interested but need to be taught properly, online does work with some driving @ that age Edit: I feel ladyjane is grinding her teeth reading my nonsense about teen driving/state laws on the lol thread, no more I promise |
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Reminds me of 1982, when I took a job at Ford Motor Co. We had a bunch of 533i running around so they could be evaluated, understood and reverse engineered (after disassembly and attempted re-assembly, they were sold as private party sales back then). Ford wanted to understand European sports sedans and this was their approach. While they developed these new cars, they imported the Merkur XR4Ti. Eventually we were treated to the Taurus/Sable. During this time I also strongly remember a top executive referring to Mercedes as “hemorrhoid cars” because the ride and seats were so firm. We called them supportive. Anyway I decided I could wait for Ford to develop a good copy of a BMW, or just go buy a BMW. I left Ford after just two years. |
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