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Proof is in the pudding, how many SUVs you see in car accidents during winter snow because they think they are snow warriors and really have absolutly no clue how to control their vehicle?
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lol... "snow warriors" ... too true though, i have seen alot, they have no idea that 4wd doesnt affect your braking.
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#7) Required Drivers License renewal (which includes a mandatory written and road test of a distance of at least 5-10 miles at low, medium, and hwy speeds) for anyone who has been involved in an accident more than 2x in one year with at least one other vehicle in which that person is found to have caused the accident both times.
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this is a great idea, but personally i would rather see it done if you have an accident at all, regardless of fault. some people will disagree with me, and there are certainly exceptions, but some accidents can be prevented even if it was "the other persons fault." many times people are following too close behind someone, or are just not very aware drivers (not watching mirrors or people pulling out) and find themselves in an accident that isnt necissarily their fault. i know that im always careful when im driving, like if someone has their turn signal on i never assume they are gonna turn, or if im driving through an intersection, i never assume that the people who have redlights/stop signs are going to stop. of course there are countless more cases where even the most aware driver can find themselves trapped by a reckless driver and have no choice but to become involved in an accident. basically, though, i would say that this 5-10 mile road test wouldnt be a bad idea for people to take each time they are involved in an accident. it would also allow the instructor to assess their driving abililty (which, by a good instructor can be told in even a short test like this).
i think a few good added license requirements could go a long way, even if just to ensure the driving skills of some of the better drivers out there.
just my $.02 :/ peace.