Driver Story

 This is one of these essays that I have to explain how the EU functions, before I get into the details.

Back in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s....various governments in the EU had political agendas....but could not get them started because the public simply would not support them.  So the general idea was....if the EU existed and handed down 'orders' then to the public....they could not halt the evolution of change.  

The less you heard via the EU....it meant that some shock law was in the works.  

So today, we got the newest EU shock....a draft law on changes to the driving law.

First, there's talk of a max speed limit of 90 kph, for beginner drivers.  What is meant by 'beginner'?  Unknown.  It sounds like for the first year of a license.   

Second, this entire new process has the idea of zero traffic deaths by the year 2050.....meaning anywhere in the EU.  I'm shaking my head over this because it'd be impossible to expect this....unless you got half the drivers off the road.

Third, under this beginner year (with test number one).....after the year had passed, you'd have to pass a 2nd test.   Failing that?  It would appear you'd have to study up and take the test a 3rd time.

Fourth, night driving bans, for beginners?  Yeah, that's openly discussed as well.

Fifth, anyone reaching sixty would have to reapply at the seven-year point.  At age 70, at the five-year point, and after age 80.....every two years.  There's also talk of a mental test and physical test required....at the driver's cost.

Sixth, a larger-sized SUV that you own?  You'd have to be taught to drive it and it'd be a special license.  Owning such a vehicle under the age of 21?  Impossible, by the draft discussed.

What's likely to occur?  Now that this is out.....various people are going to throw a fit and ask which parties support this.  Affecting the EU election in the spring of 2024?  OH YEAH.

I can see three serious problems here.

First, if you live out in the boonies of Germany.....into the age group of 70 to 90.....in a lot of cases, you don't have a local grocery store.  By screwing the older couple over, you are simply inventing lifestyle problems.

Second, I would imagine if you imposed a mental/physical test on anyone....even at age 18....you might be shocked that 10-percent of Germans would fail (particularly if you included a drug-test).

Third, all you are doing is energizing the AfD Party and other right-wing parties to oppose the agenda.  Silly action to get them hyped up and get 30 to 40 percent of voters on a political agenda to oppose this.