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Trump plans to sign an executive order requiring commercial truck drivers to speak English. (www.rawstory.com)

submitted 2 days ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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MAGA fans are rejoicing on social media in favor of President Donald Trump's plan to sign an executive order requiring commercial truck drivers to speak English.

Breitbart News reported that Trump would sign the order Monday evening because "President Trump believes that English is a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers." Last month, Trump designated English as "the official language of the United States."

"This is such a big deal! So grateful for this, the roads will be much safer. Like many, I have seen many accidents or near accidents from unqualified drivers," posted @coffeegirlvegas.

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[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Like many, I have seen many accidents or near accidents from unqualified drivers

Can anyone explain how knowing English would reduce traffic accidents? Is it because of detour signs?

[–] darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago (3 children)

In the US, traffic signs with crucial information are often written in only English text, no symbols, pictograms or anything else that could make it possible to guess what the sign is saying without being able to read English.

[–] Qwaffle_waffle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Can you please elaborate with some examples if possible? I'm trying to picture this from highways and roadways here in Florida, but I am struggling to get your gist. I will look again on the way home tonight. However I am not a trucker or cdl so I might be oblivious to some.

[–] darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This video, Why US Signs Look Different Than The Rest Of The World’s, contains a lot of examples of such US road signs that depend on English text to convey their message:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzr0GYfRsKI

[–] Qwaffle_waffle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Wow, that video conveys exactly the difference, thanks. Seems like a USA stubbornness thing, akin to imperial vs metric system, oy vey.

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