The Evolution of the Test: Is Getting a License Too Easy?
In many countries, the driving test is a rigorous, multi-year process involving mandatory skid-pad training and night driving. In the United States, it is often a 15-minute trip around the block. As cars become faster and more complex, the question arises: is our licensing system outdated?
A driver's license is a legal privilege, yet we often treat it as a right. To improve traffic safety, we must consider "re-testing" at various life stages or incorporating mandatory tech-literacy tests to ensure drivers understand the "safety sensors" in their new cars. If we want to reduce the 1.3 million road deaths globally each year, we have to start by raising the bar for who is allowed to hold the keys.
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