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Motorist crosses centre line, hits 8 cyclists in Florida - Canadian Cycling Magazine (cyclingmagazine.ca)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Horrific. Very fortunate that there weren't any fatalities.

Can't wait to hear the excuse explaining this one.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If those 18 to 25 are causing more accidents, why not retest them every few years?

You certainly could but driving tests are often about knowledge. They’re used to determine if you understand how to operate a vehicle legally in your jurisdiction. Younger people get into more accidents because they’re more reckless and inexperienced on average, it’s not that they don’t know how to drive legally.

If where you live requires a government license to operate a motor vehicle then it’s up to the government to ensure you’re still capable, not you or your doctor.

Less car dependent culture would go a lot further, particularly for older individuals with cognitive and mobility issues.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Yes, don't get me wrong. I want to see fewer cars and less car dependency, with harsh penalties for those who drive negligently.

I think that drivers of all ages are dangerous, but mostly younger people who tend to be more distracted, less skilled, and over confident of their driving abilities.

I think that any driving infraction, even something as "minor" as speeding, should require a retest at the driver's expense.

With accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians, it seems that drivers are always let off the hook too easily. We need to do better and reform all aspects of motor vehicle transportation.