May 24, 2007

My point exactly!

It's like I've been saying:

Many Americans would fail a standard DMV test

One out of six drivers on the road today would not pass a written driver's license test if they were given one today, according to a national survey conducted by GMAC Insurance.
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Questions included such things as "A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?" and "If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should..."
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One in six! Imagine if we could take the keys away from 17% of drivers: fewer collisions, more pedestrians and cyclists stay alive -- and bye-bye congestion.

Of course, also less revenues for city and state treasuries from traffic tickets. So don't hold your breath on this ever happening.

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