Re:Treating beef like coal would make a big dent in greenhou...
by zinekeller on Friday October 01, 2021 @08:47AM
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- Moreover, German vehicles (meaning vehicles registered in Germany, not vehicles from German brands/factories) must pass strict tests every two years (for vehicles less than 10 years) or yearly (10 years or more).
Some US states have a looser policy on this.
Re:Treating beef like coal would make a big dent in greenhou...
by beerandt on Friday October 01, 2021 @02:08PM
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The inspections might differ, but most states that require vehicle inspections do so yearly.
And most include an emissions test, which reduces the need for complex mechanical inspections, and largely negates differences in inspection "quality".
- Drivers are required to obtain an extensive education at a licensed driving school and pass a rigorous test before being allowed to drive.
- Driving rules such as "no passing on the right" are strictly enforced in Germany, creating a more predictable (and thus safer) driving environment. There is absolutely no way something like the following could be achieved in the US due to Americans' stubbornness and lack of driving discipline:
https://jalopnik.com/how-germans-make-way-for-emergency-vehi...
- German roads are designed to naturally encourage people to make good decisions by the use of roundabouts, narrower lanes (which naturally make people slow down and be more careful) and many similar "vision zero" initiatives.
- German roads are consistently maintained.
- When you're not on the autobahn, speed limits are generally lower than in the US and are more strictly enforced.
Not to say that Germany is perfect, but they are doing much more than the US to ensure road safety and are doing so more consistently.