Well said Compu44! Your post is well written and provides a nice point of view. You are exactly right concerning your statement about numbers. I am 28 and while I have seen the occasional "young punk" driving stupid, my concern is more with cell phone users and drivers running red lights. I do not have hard data, but I see at least one (usually more) stupid move every day by someone talking on a cell phone. Most states already have laws that prevent distractive driving, however they are largely not inforced. I feel like I am able to drive safely while talking, but for the good of all I would like to see talking while driving made illegal in my state, because most people can not drive safely while talking. As for banning raday detectors, that really doesnt address the issue of dangerous driving and poor decision making skills. It is simply a ploy to make us think that our elected officials are actually looking out for our best interest. Want to do something constructive for young drivers? How about making an extensive drivers education class maditory for high school students. I am amazed and the lack of knowledge of the driving laws here in Ky by not only the young people, but everyone! The driving test is WAY to easy in Ky. I passed the motorcyle portion with a score of 100% without even opening the book. One of the questions was "If you are driving a motorcyle and you are involved with a collision with an automobile, which occupents are likely to suffer more injuries?" What a joke....
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