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At least in the US. Hopefully other countries do better.

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[–] TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 29 points 10 months ago (20 children)

Canada does not do better. We are really good at blaming the victim and allowing drunk drivers to be repeat offenders. Shit, where I moved away from there were people lobbying to increase the legal BH limit.

This is why driving should be by profession only and very regulated IMO.

[–] jcg@halubilo.social 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Any other heavy machinery generally needs a license and regular recertification that requires you to basically take the test again. And anywhere you'd be operating generally has other people who have also undergone their own safety trsining. But giant 1-ton metal machines that go on public roads co-occupied by random pedestrians? Just come round every so often so we can give you a new ID.

[–] TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Exactly, it's insane how we allow people- even literal children- to operate heavy machinery that kills thousands every year with only a basic understanding and minimal experience.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not only that, but the most common area to train in is the very same roads everyone is using. There are no facilities where you can go and learn under controlled conditions and supervison, for most people you near the end of your teens and an adult gives you some keys after you past a written exam.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well, depending on your location. In the North East U.S. you definitely can take a professional driving course. There is a program called "In Control: Crash prevention".

I first took that class as an EMT through my ambulance job. But, it is open to the public. I brought my 17 y/o son to the class shortly after he got his license.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes these services exist, but they are not required to get a lisence, and that is part of the problem, there is no centralized regulatory body controlling the training drivers recieve if any.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Fair point. That level of class that we took should be required.

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