Holding a license is a privelige, NOT a RIGHT, so...
I believe in lowering the driving age to 16, with at least the following restrictions.
1).00 BAC until 21, car must have interlock device.
2)Be restricted to driving a normally asperated vehicle under 2L capacity, NO EXCEPTIONS. (and don't give me that, I need to "tow a trailer" cause I'm a traidie BS, most of you are still apprentices anyway, get to boss to cart ya tools or....... Just buy a Van. eg hiace or transit. etc)
3)1 passenger allowed.
4) P plates are integrated into special number plates for primary registered vehicle.
5) after 12-18 months of being licensed, driver must complete defensive and advanced drived ed course and PASS both a written and practical test based on these courses to show they have learnt something. (done duing course), otherwise license will be revoked.
once 5 yr probationary period is served a further practical and theroy test MUST be passed to become full license holder.
perhaps harsh yes, but as I said, too many people take holding a license as a right, not a PRIVELIDGE.
Just my opinion anyway.....
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