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Old 11-23-2004, 12:56 PM
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I think that a teenager that had to learn to drive a slower car, where they had to evaluate traffic, and plan merges and entries that they would make better drivers in the long run.
Right on Tachyon!

I rode motorcycles for years, and contend that everyone should be REQUIRED to ride one for a period of time. It really helps you develop a keen sense of what's happening on the road, and demands that you think while you drive.

If drivers are unable to develop these skills, then this exercise would serve a secondary function: Thinning the herd! (perhaps that's a bit harsh).

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