Real Life Adventures by Gary Wise and Lance Aldrich for September 22, 2014
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Transcript:
Woman: Wow, you look terrible. Man: I was up all night studying. Woman: For a graduate degree or something? Man: For my driver's license renewal test. Listen, do yo know what the speed limit on rural roads is, unless otherwise posted?
Florida. You need a passport or certified birth certificate and proof of address. Two utility bills will do for the address proof. There may be other requirements I have forgotten.
This supposed to be a one time deal, but for someone who has had a drivers license at the same address for 25 years it seems a bit stupid.
Texas law states that speed in excess of 30 mph in this scenario is “prima facie evidence” (i.e., evidence sufficient to sustain a judgment unless contradictory evidence is submitted) that the speed is not reasonable and prudent, and is therefore unlawful.I don’t know what state he is in, but I don’t think it’s Texas. It seems to be the state of confusion!
In many communities the “80th percentile rule” is applied. This is the speed at which 80% of traffic follows when conditions are good; i.e., not snowing, raining, etc. Unfortunately, politics and other selfish issues get in the way!.In Montana it was “reasonable and prudent”. It should be this everywhere…
I will soon have had a driver’s license for 42 years. The only time I have taken a written exam is when I moved to Idaho a few years ago. I had to take the written test and eye exam to get a DL there. When I moved back to Texas, just had to go get a new license. Same as when I moved to OK from IL 19 years ago.
Licensing was created to separate taxpayers from their monies, and to allow the government to keep tabs on the rabble. It’s not exactly as if the tests are keeping the lunatics off the roads.
Bob. about 10 years ago
Florida. You need a passport or certified birth certificate and proof of address. Two utility bills will do for the address proof. There may be other requirements I have forgotten.
This supposed to be a one time deal, but for someone who has had a drivers license at the same address for 25 years it seems a bit stupid.
clayusmcret Premium Member about 10 years ago
If you live in Florida and have for 26 years, you’re probably 96 and should have a reflex test as well. Heh.
donotemailme about 10 years ago
30mph(unless ou are Bo or Luke Duke).30mps is waaaay too slow for driving in a rural area.Driving that slow, you may never leave the rural area.
VTX1800F about 10 years ago
retest every 4 years.. for everyone…
way to many people being Killed on the roads… and for DUMB reasons.. “texting” and driving STUPID.
J Short about 10 years ago
Do like I do, drive as fast as you like; just as long as you don’t fly off the road.
She Mc about 10 years ago
Is this something new???
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 10 years ago
Texas law states that speed in excess of 30 mph in this scenario is “prima facie evidence” (i.e., evidence sufficient to sustain a judgment unless contradictory evidence is submitted) that the speed is not reasonable and prudent, and is therefore unlawful.I don’t know what state he is in, but I don’t think it’s Texas. It seems to be the state of confusion!
neverenoughgold about 10 years ago
In many communities the “80th percentile rule” is applied. This is the speed at which 80% of traffic follows when conditions are good; i.e., not snowing, raining, etc. Unfortunately, politics and other selfish issues get in the way!.In Montana it was “reasonable and prudent”. It should be this everywhere…
tlc1012 about 10 years ago
I will soon have had a driver’s license for 42 years. The only time I have taken a written exam is when I moved to Idaho a few years ago. I had to take the written test and eye exam to get a DL there. When I moved back to Texas, just had to go get a new license. Same as when I moved to OK from IL 19 years ago.
jbmlaw01 about 10 years ago
Licensing was created to separate taxpayers from their monies, and to allow the government to keep tabs on the rabble. It’s not exactly as if the tests are keeping the lunatics off the roads.