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Originally posted by CJFusco
I think it is all about attitude. I can't count how many times I have been in a parking lot and have witnessed a teenage boy driving 50mph through the busy lot. I can't count how many times I've witnessed a teenage girl flying down the road with 5 of her girlfriends in the car, gabbing, dancing, singing along to the music while not paying attention to the road.
The US needs to institute a tough-as-nails drivers' training program, a la Germany. They have the Autobahn, but their driver mortality rate is ridiculously low.
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Totally agree. It takes most people about 6 months and $2000 to get a license in Germany. The new drivers are exposed to high speed (autobahn), rain, snow if possible, extensive traffic and even have to pass a medical course before taking the test.
If you are a driver in Germany you MUST stop at the scene of any accident unless its clear that there are enough people already there helping. You also must be trained at basic medical to assist AND carry a medical kit in the car.
If you run out of gas on the autobahn you will be given a ticket. Its called being irresponsible and they do not put up with it.
Europe has a whole different set of rules and view on life. Some good and some not so good. Personally I agree with this part and wish that we would adopt much of it.
Regarding the above and girls, music and talking. Many states restrict new drivers for the first year to either none or a single friend under 21 in the car. Sure seems like a good way to cut down on kids showing off to friends. IMHO needs to be done with both guys and girls.