Different License Classes based on vehicle mass/power
Posted: Apr 4, 2006 @ 1:42am
I've had this idea in my head for a while that there should be several different classes of licenses, these licenses classes ranked by vehicle weight and power, and in order to purchase a car of a certain weight and/or power one must be certified for this class vehicle by taking a proof of competency test at your DMV. So in order for someone to buy a 5000 pound Hummer or a 400 hp Corvette, one must take a state instituted test in a car of that class in order to be certified to drive that class vehicle.
Discuss. Pro's, con's? What affect would this have on a person's personal freedom and liberty? I see none, since the test would be open to all that desire to pay the fee to take it. Affect on traffic? Would people that want an SUV actually learn to effectively drive one, or would they just go buy a Honda Fit or VW Polo instead?
What's your opinion?
Discuss. Pro's, con's? What affect would this have on a person's personal freedom and liberty? I see none, since the test would be open to all that desire to pay the fee to take it. Affect on traffic? Would people that want an SUV actually learn to effectively drive one, or would they just go buy a Honda Fit or VW Polo instead?
What's your opinion?