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In reply to the discussion: A 'phoning-while-driving' asshole almost killed me today. [View all]Revanchist
(1,375 posts)68. I've had a driver's test once
In 1986 and that's it. I've had licenses in RI and VA and I've never had to retest.
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I've had close calls too, especially on two lane roads, almost always with big ass cars.
CrispyQ
May 2013
#2
The American driving "test" is exactly what is wrong. We need a real course and real test.
Gregorian
May 2013
#78
I just glad I learned how to drive in a state that is serious about dealing w/crappy drivers.
PFunk
May 2013
#63
Agree completely! I am so very tired of the many thoughtless self-centered people out there these
Mnemosyne
May 2013
#24
I was almost hit today too, a middle-aged woman yacking away and swerved onto my side of the road.
Mnemosyne
May 2013
#9
I've come close to a good soaking before thankfully no Depends involved either... yet! What the hell
Mnemosyne
May 2013
#38
My phone doesn't leave my pocket when I drive. People, hang your damn phones up!
Initech
May 2013
#18
k and r..thanks for posting..glad you are safe..and also for others that shared..thank you too...nt
Stuart G
May 2013
#41
It is a rarity, here in Houston, to see someone driving without talking on the phone.
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#46
I swear I want to go driving with my son, have him film these idiots... and then post
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#49
I had a woman pull out from a dead stop onto a 4-line highway about 50 ft. in front of me.
Doremus
May 2013
#60
I had a very similar thing happen to me two weeks ago. Some young twit in a giant SUV was
diane in sf
May 2013
#88
I was run off the road yesterday by a cell phone talker. Saw him coming left of center on a narrow
doc03
May 2013
#103
Should be a country-wide ban on cell phone/tablet use while driving WITH ONE
JanMichael
May 2013
#107