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Driver licence changes: Government proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests (www.nzherald.co.nz)

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Proposed Driver Licence Changes: Government May Remove Second Practical Test, Cut Back on Eye Exams

Honestly, this sounds like a recipe for disaster. The driving standards out there are already sketchy enough without lowering the bar even more.

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[–] eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz 2 points 8 months ago (4 children)

By any chance do you know which countries have mandatory third party car insurance? I'd like to find out a bit more

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

UK and some US states do. Maybe Australia?

[–] eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Ah thanks I'll read up on it a bit later.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 4 points 8 months ago

Insurance costs for new drivers in the UK are notoriously high, especially young men, to the point where insurance can be more than the cost of the vehicle.

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