Re: [Chevelle-List] Driving/Car Saftey

[Capt Crunch]

That and I would be fine with more 16 yr olds driving if there was a very strict driving test to pass instead of quick park job, a drive around the block, and then a multiple choice test to get your permit which you can pass without opening a book. It all comes down to the privilage v.s. your right. Chad, It sounds like you are like other teens who think it is your right to drive when you are 18... it isn't! Chad I mean no offense or anything mean towards you, and I'm sorry you probably don't like to hear that, but that is what I'm gathering from you post. I hope honestly you sit back and take a minute to think about what I have said, even if it doesn't change your mind or cause it to broaden a bit.   In reality when we all get into a car, we aren't just driving somewhere, we are operating a loaded deadly weapon. My complete views on cars and driving changed a little over a year ago when I saw a car 3 cars ahead strike and kill a predestrian at 55 mph. I had nightmares for weeks. A true horrifying sight to see a 130 lb girl fly about 25 feet and bounce off a moving truck. Even more horrifying was the legal battles afterward. The family of the girl was going for vehicular manslaughter charges even though the girl was technically in the road and not the shoulder. It was all too fast for me to even decide who was at fault, but it goes to show you can kill people with a car and if you do you will be facing some serious penalties... at the very least a HUGE lawyer bill.   This is a good reminder... even I occasionally find myself mad to be stuck in traffic or going a bit too fast to get to an appointment, but when I think about that day the true reality of life and it fragile-ness comes back. Ok enough of this documentary and hallmark card stuff.   Mikey   ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 1:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Driving/Car Saftey   Re-read Mikey's original post.  He's not saying you shouldn't be able to drive when you're 16, only that 16 and 17-year-olds should have restricted licenses (which we have here in Wisconsin).  The restricted license is a very good idea for the young driver who hasn't yet accumulated much real-world experience. Brad O. > dude - thats offensive!  im 15 and i just CANNOT wait till i drive when im 16 - > and then now you say that you want the driving age to be 18!  how did you feel > when u started driving? >   ----- Original Message ----- >   From: Capt Crunch >   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >   Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 12:50 PM >   Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Driving/Car Saftey > >   IMO I would raise the driving age for lic. to 18 and keep permits or > restricted lic. at 16. And make a real driving test to pass. I mean fake kids on ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]