Do any of you know about the new law that was passed about driving age? Like if you were born in 1991 or before then how long you have to wait until you are able to drive? (in KY)
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yeah...my sister was talking about it the other day...she said she now has to have her permit for a year before she can take the test for her license.
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I believe that you can still get your permit when you are 15 and your license when you are 16 but it's all with a parents consent.  I know in the state of IL you are under certain laws until you are 18 regarding your license, ie... you have curfew for your driving privileges, you can't have over so many passengers in the car, you can't have over a certain number of tickets, etc... I would check on-line with your states driving laws, your school drivers ed teachers or even the DMV on what the rules are in your state regarding permits and licenses are.  Good luck.  Your mom may be threatening you to be good or something may have changed with legislation recently regarding birthdates so check it out.
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GMAC recently did a study where they asked people from around the country a 20 question, multiple choice exam on basic rules of the road (this was meant to simulate a standard state licensing test).  Nearly 10% of the people studied would have failed.  Is it any wonder there are a*&holes on the roads with you?
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DENVER - Uninsured motorists will face tough new penalties beginning Saturday if they are caught behind the wheel or are involved in an accident. \n\nA law effective the first day of 2005 nearly quadruples the penalty for driving without insurance. Violators will earn a suspended driver's license and a minimum $500 fine. Repeat offenders face a minimum $1,000 fine and a suspended license for up to eight months. \n\n"In the past, many uninsured motorists knew that the cost of insurance was more than the cost of the fine if they were caught," said Gov. Bill Owens, who signed the new law earlier this year. "With this new law, I believe more Coloradans will recognize that it is no longer worth the risk to drive without insurance." \n\nThe insurance industry estimates that 15 percent to 18 percent of Colorado motorists drive without auto insurance. The cost of paying for accidents caused by uninsured motorists drives up the cost of rates. \n\n"We all know the frustration of being in an accident with an uninsured motorist," said Carole Walker, head of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Center. "It's been shown in other states that increasing fines goes a long way toward putting a dent in the uninsured motorist problem." \n\nColorado's new law is one of the strictest in the country, but it could take months or years to have an impact on the ranks of the uninsured and on premiums. \n\nContinue article\nAdvertisement\n\n \n"All of these things take time," Walker said. "Hopefully, the awareness... will start making a difference." \n\nThe new law goes beyond simply citing those caught driving without insurance. \n\nA new database will match vehicle registration information with records from insurance companies, verifying whether a vehicle is insured or not. \n\nAutomobiles that aren't matched with an insurance policy will be flagged, and the registration will be suspended. \n\n"Gone are the days when scofflaws could drive uninsured on our roads and get away with a slap on the wrist and a $100 fine," said Doug Dean, Colorado's commissioner of insurance. \n\nFor more information click on this website...\nhttp://newssearch.looksmart.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20041231/ai_n10043433
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as far as i know the law is you cant drive by yourself with a permit  call your dmv or look it up online to find out
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Totally stupid...and no, I have never done this.  If you aren't smart enough to operate a gas pump properly, and this isn't a hard task....my mom taught me at age 14.....then you shouldn't be driving either.  It's obvious that lack of concentration is involved, and that isn't a safe person on the road.  Either that, or they are drunk...and that is a no-no and stupid as well.
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I was born in betwen regina and hazard ky. i married a guy from hazard when i was 15 and had 6 kids by 22. luckly he was a hard worker so we had a nice life (but a little on the simple side). now all my kids went through college and i have 5 grandkids. i still have 1 child who lives in sommerset ky and 1 who lives in hazard. three live in tn and 1 in louisanna. but i still love the hills. it's a whole total different way of living
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I hate to tell u this, but he's right. It may not seem a lot to you, it's only 2 years, right? what's the big deal? it is a lot when he is old enough to drive and you are still in every sense of the word a minor. The things he may want to do, it will be illegal for you to do. The best thing to do is wait. Maybe when you're 18 and he's 20...
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I don't know what kind of recourse you have in Kentucky, but while investigating it I ran across an organization which deals with this exact issue. Click on the link below and download their mission statement. Maybe there is something in it you can use for your situation or you can contact them for more information.\nGood luck
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LMAO!!! That $2.81 qualification, is hilarious!!! Please, it's sooo not immoral, "just" illegal.  I say if you're bold enough to get over there and get your solitary carpool on, go for it.  LOL It's not going to bother me in the slightest if I'm in the carpool lane legally - do your thing if you don't mind the points on your license and the exorbitant fees!!! And you know if you get caught twice and/or three times, the penalties and fees get steeper and steeper, and the points on your license add up to higher car insurance rates... so you might want to recalculate that $2.81.  *shrug* Just a thought.
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It's not just over 60, but everyone should be tested every so often. Five years, 8 years, 10 years, I don't care. I see too many people of all ages that pick up bad habits that they need something to refresh them on the proper way to drive.
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You must be at least 17 years, 9 months of age.\n\n\nhttp://www.marylandmva.com/DriverServ/ROOKIEDRIVER/lawcompare.htm
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the onslaught of poverty & the expanding of the lower & middle classes, more of the family has to work earlier to stay level. the driving age should be lirradicated. anyone who can pass a driving test should be able to drive. accidents are caused by ppl not taking driving seriously which is an education problem. cell phone are another issue, 80% can drive well on a phone, the 20$ are gonna screw it up for the rest of us that do. i used to be a cab driver, almost all my business was on my cell. never had a problem with it.
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It has already happened (Arkansas)in one form. If you have a child in the car under 6. People are remarkable in their willingness to accept laws to take away anothers personal freedom in the name of ???? safety? The problem with that is it opened the door for taking away some personal freedom that you enjoy. It has gotten to the point that it just feeds upon itself and soon all our personal freedoms will be banished for fear of??????? so your answer is YES.
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My husband is an otr driver too.  His company will only allow you to take one person at a time.  The person must sign a waiver incase of an accident.  Also the passanger must be over the age of 12.  If you are driving for a national company chances are you will not be alowed to take children under the age of 12.  You will have to ask your road manager.  My husband takes our dog on the road every so often.  It helps him be less lonely.  Some companys will let you take pets, but you might need to sign a waiver and pay a small deposit.  It's better than spending your time and money with a lot lizard.  LOL!!!  God luck.
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The last time I was at the DMV, there was an elderly gentleman there getting his license renewed, and he needed a f*ing walker to get up to the thing where you look and see where the lights are flashing.\nI watched as he messed up like 5 times, and THEY RENEWED IT!\n\nI couldn't believe it.\n\nI honestly think you should be required to take driving tests to renew every 10 years after you hit 60.\n\nI do think part of it is that, a lot of the 80 yr olds that are from a different time. Most didn't grow up driving on interstates... or in busy traffic.
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Getting my drivers license. Before i did, everyone was having to take me places. I am thankful that i learn to drive. Now i can go when i want to, and don"t have to depend on others.