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[–] waitmarks@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What about making these massive trucks require a CDL to drive? Sure some would be dedicated enough to do it, but im sure most people would see that requirement and just get something more reasonable.

[–] snooggums@midwest.social 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I think a CDL would be overkill, but having a separate license like with motorcycles wouldn't be too bad and could be based of curb weight + hauling and towing capacity so that it covers ridiculously oversized SUVs.

Size could play a factor too, which would encourage the companies to build for target sizes and weights instead of just going bigger constantly.