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actinic · 03-20-2005, 10:17 AM

I remember back in 1986 when I got my DL, the test started with parallel parking and 3 point turns. Mess that up and you fail w/o leaving the lot. Now there are "driver training" cars everywhere and the level of new drivers are abismal. There's graduated licensing now and that doesn't even raise the bar or even maintain a level of competence behind the wheel.

I even took a refresher course last year to see for myself if there is a differece in the schooling from the mid 80's. There was even "gossip" of you can get a pass if you pay off instructor "X", "Y" or "Z". IMHO, it's a real joke.

03-20-2005, 10:17 AM	#31 (permalink)
actinic Crazy Location: Toronto, ON	I remember back in 1986 when I got my DL, the test started with parallel parking and 3 point turns. Mess that up and you fail w/o leaving the lot. Now there are "driver training" cars everywhere and the level of new drivers are abismal. There's graduated licensing now and that doesn't even raise the bar or even maintain a level of competence behind the wheel. I even took a refresher course last year to see for myself if there is a differece in the schooling from the mid 80's. There was even "gossip" of you can get a pass if you pay off instructor "X", "Y" or "Z". IMHO, it's a real joke.