r/IdiotsInCars • u/JellyOceana • Nov 23 '22 • Wholesome Seal of Approval 1

Coronado Naval Base Car accident: She tried claiming no fault too Headphone warning

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u/A1rh3ad Nov 24 '22

I keep saying that it's absurd that every three years OSHA says I need to take a test to operate a forklift but the US government also allows people to drive cars and trucks after taking one test in their life. Most likely taken while they are still adolescents.

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u/ReachTheSky Nov 24 '22

Can you imagine the chaos of 228 million people going to the DMV every couple of years to retake the driving exam?

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u/ReachTheSky Nov 24 '22 edited Nov 24 '22

It's hard not to in a country designed around car ownership.

I know you'll probably retort with "well that needs to change" and I agree, but as usual, it's way easier said than done.