Los Angeles officials say that an elderly woman accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes outside a car dealership on Wednesday morning, driving into the building and leaving one dead.

It’s my god given right to drive a 5,000lb vehicle. Any attempt to make sure I’m fit to drive this safely is an assault on my god given rights.

  • Radium@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I let my license expire during the pandemic and had to retake the written and driving tests in my thirties. Made me of the opinion we should all have to retest for licenses every 10 years. It makes sure everyone is at least aware of the laws and also helps naturally remove licenses whose ability to drive has diminished for whatever reason.

    Driving shouldn’t be something you certified in for life, it isn’t like riding a bike

  • halvar@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I mean, I even understand suvs to a degree, but giving them to an elderly person is just straight up stupid. It goes against my inner logic. Like giving granny an ak and gramps a rocket launcher for self-defense, when going to the store.

  • Lemmymyego@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Shocking ,but I dont want to read about this on Lemmy. Can we not post this? What good comes from reading about it ?