Re:Treating beef like coal would make a big dent in greenhou...
by bzzzt on Friday October 01, 2021 @08:11AM
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In addition to that you actually have to demonstrate some driving competence (with a minimum of 20 hours of theory study) to get a driver's license.
Re:Treating beef like coal would make a big dent in greenhou...
by beerandt on Friday October 01, 2021 @02:18PM
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Most US states require more than 20 hours in the classroom (usually a week or two), plus 8+ hours of actual driving with a driver's education teacher, plus some number of years with a learner's permit, where driving is only allowed during the day with a licensed driver 21 or older supervising in the vehicle. Then written and driving tests by the DMV must be passed to get licensed.
In practice, the classroom study usually isn't all that rigorous, and the testing is likely too easy.
But the requirements on paper aren't typically any easier in the US.
What's most needed is probably refresher quizzes for license renewals to remind drivers of commonly forgotten or new driving laws. Like who has right of way at a 4 way stop, or how to zipper merge.
If not, then Germany has the upper hand with a miraculous ancient technology called sidewalks.
They also have bike lanes - no, not for motorcycles, but bicycles!