Bigger vehicles are directly resulting in more deaths of people walking

Re:Bigger vehicles are directly resulting in more deaths of ... by giantg2 on Monday August 23, 2021 @12:13AM (#28272272)

"Larger pickups and SUVs should have much more stringent licensing requirements akin to a CDL."

Why only them? The basic driver test is a joke. They should make the testing more strict for everyone. The license requirements for a CDL are probably more strict than you think (health, alcohol, etc).

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Re:Bigger vehicles are directly resulting in more deaths of ... by TheCoelacanth on Monday August 23, 2021 @03:32AM (#28273154)

I'm aware of the requirements. I think it would be completely reasonable that you should be required to not be on the verge of going into a diabetic coma and not have BAC of .07 while driving an F-450.

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Re:Bigger vehicles are directly resulting in more deaths of ... by giantg2 on Monday August 23, 2021 @07:41AM (#28274410)

BAC need to be under .04. It's worth mentioning that any marijuana use is instant disqualification, even if it's prescription. All sorts of medical conditions can be disqualifying. Even stuff like high blood pressure or COPD.

Then you have things like one must be 21 to cross state lines, and 18 to get a learner's permit. Some criminal history, like felonies, will prevent you from getting a license.

So it's a bit more than not being on the verge of a diabetic coma. And if those restrictions are a good idea for personal vehicles, then why not do that for everyone?

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