• lud@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    Of course but the requirements for getting a licence should also be strict.

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      2 months ago

      Again… the issue is predominantly a systemic issue that hides itself from responsibility by pushing the responsibility to the individual without looking at the systemic causes.

      Noone is saying the individual does not bear some responsibility, but making appropriate changes to the roads will help general safety more.

      The US roads are so wide that they can easily be narrowed and a protected (separated with grass and trees) bikelane and sidewalk installed. Add some curves and watch this issue dissapear without doing anything on the PeRsOnAl ReSpOnSiBiLiTy!! Side of things. Plus it makes cities bikeable and more livable.

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        2 months ago

        Sure but from what I have heard the USA has terribly low requirements for a license.

        Both things should be done and the later is much cheaper and easier because you don’t have to rebuild every single road.

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      2 months ago

      License requirements can’t be strict unless the infrastructure makes accommodations for people who fail. The US is so car-centric that driving has to effectively be an entitlement, even though it’s supposed to be a privilege, in order for people not to be stranded at home.