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Yeah, it's not the best, but it gets decent gas mileage XD.
And, before you ask 'Are you even old enough to drive?' Yes, yes I am. Because in the state that I live in (South Dakota) let's 14 year olds take Driver's Ed. We can then get our learner's permit (before or after taking Driver's Ed), and then if we took / passed D.E., we wait 3 months, and then we get our Restricted Liscence, which restricts us from driving after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m. When we turn 16, we get our full operator's liscenses, and can drive without a curfew, all around the state, or in other states that allow 16 year olds to drive XD.
You are 15 and you drive? If thats the case then I reakon the USA should bump up the minimum age to aleast 17, I mean a 15 year old driving a car, well.... lol
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It's only South Dakota, not much to crash in to But I know people who are 15 who own cars anyway; The curfew is a good Idea, I think it should be implemented for new drivers in the UK anyway. There was discussion in the UK of pushing the age to 21, as most accidents involve teenager, Is it to do with Lack of Experience? I think its more over-confidence to be honest. I'm going to wait until Im older, and I can afford a good car when I need one; Maybe a nice Audi A3 or BMW 1 series, or even a 3 Series
You are 15 and you drive? If thats the case then I reakon the USA should bump up the minimum age to aleast 17, I mean a 15 year old driving a car, well.... lol
Just because it's a young age, doesn't mean it's not responsible . South Dakota was ranked #4 in the safest driving states in the US =P.
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It's only South Dakota, not much to crash in to
=P. Oh, and it's other states as well, I'm just not sure which ones, lol. I think Nebraska is one of them, not sure about the others XD. Otherwise, in most states, you have to be 18. So w00t for SD =D lol.
Actually I was not talking about be reponsible Carnagex I was talking about the lack of experience that a person of 15 has on the roads, a great example of this is my dad, he got a car when he was 18 he crashed it once (into a graveyard wall ) anyway he's had more than 30 years experience driving hasn't crashed since then however he's had a few scares. This shows that through the years he's has gained experience over the years. I do think they should bump the driving age (which should be 21) because of english culture and the 'boy racer' cool image.
oh and that pic 800fsbang is ace! I WANT ONE!
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Its not lack of experience, its over-confidence, anyone can drive a car, but hey, its ok out in Nebraska or South dakota, nothing to crash in to in the Wiki Wild, Wiki Wiki Wild Wild West!
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The speed limit is 65mph in America isnt it?
The 70 mph National Speed Limit was introduced as a temporary measure in December 1965. It is often blamed on Barbara Castle, but at the time the Minister of Transport was Tom Fraser.
The reason given was a spate of serious accidents in foggy conditions, but it is often claimed that the MoT had been alarmed by AC Cars testing their latest Cobra on the M1 at speeds up to 180 mph.
It was confirmed as a permanent limit in 1967, by which time Barbara Castle (a non-driver) had become Minister of Transport.There was surprisingly little debate at the time: the fact that the average family car of the time could only just exceed 70 mph perhaps had something to do with this.
It should be noted that this limit applied to all previously "derestricted" roads, not only motorways.
All rural roads in the Isle of Man (including most of the famous TT course) remain genuinely derestricted, as a matter of interest.
CarnageX I'll race ya nyday,look at my little baby its like shit of shovel ,pardon my french and the improper use of our vocab.
LOL. YOu could probably still beat me XD.
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Actually I was not talking about be reponsible Carnagex I was talking about the lack of experience that a person of 15 has on the roads
Yeah, I already know that =P. It's supposed to take like 5 or 10 years to get actual driving experience, or something like that.
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The speed limit is 65mph in America isnt it?
School zones are 15 mph
City streets usually are 20 mph
In-town highways are usually 30 mph
Out side of town on highway it goes to 45 mph
Then farther out of town it goes to 65 mph
That's how it usually is set up XD. That's how it is around here anyway.
City streets 20mph,it would be quicker by foot,although I bet it cuts down on accidents and fatalities .Do you have the same problem as over here,were the goverment cant be arsed thinking of other ways to improve road safety,so they stick speed camera's everywhere so in the long run they can make lots of money out of penalty charges.
Speed cameras are the ultimate way for a government to make money (without starting a riot - like if taxes were raised). They are completely pointless - everyone slows down just before the camera, and speeds up when they are out of range, they are paid for by the public, they give the government a chance to say that they are improving road safety, they provide the public with more jobs (paid for by the public) and they allow the government to charge extremely high fines with very little effort. How great is that?! Everyone knows that car accidents are most commonly caused by drunk drivers (who undoubtedly speed) - do you think drunk drivers care about speed cameras?
The speed cameras on the M4 are renown now; the cameras are linked in to the tempoary (50mph) speed restictiona, and they put the speed restrictions on to increase revenue.
Statistics provided by the government and the partnerships are presented in a way which shows an decrease in accidents, when actual fatalities are up in most areas. Lies, damn lies and statistics.
Plans are afoot to change the rules as to camera locations meaning they can be placed further away from blackspots.
Regarding blackspots, instead of spending £30,000 on a scamera, why not spend £30,000 on changing the layout of the road etc to stop the blackspot existing?
The speed cameras are an easy way to catch "criminals" and get good figures. They should put the money back into police on the beat and in patrol cars, they can catch dangerous drivers, speeders, people with no insurance, mot or licences etc. Unfortunately this costs money and the government thinks the police are a business rather than a public service.
Speed cameras are not about road safety, they are about revenue. If the Police want to improve road safety they need to concentrate their efforts on dangerous and reckless driving along with inappropriate speed (above or below the posted speed limit) Road safety can not be measured in miles per hour.
The first speed cameras targeting drivers exceeding the 70mph speed limit on a British motorway are due to be switched on along the M4.
Speeding motorists on the Wiltshire section of the motorway now face £60 fines and three penalty points.
The Wiltshire Safety Camera Partnership marked vans at fixed, permanent sites, along a 40-mile stretch between Bath and Hungerford.
It says it hopes they will reduce the high number of deaths on the route.
North Wiltshire Tory candidate James Gray attacked the plans as being for Labour's "politically correct, money-making reasons".
The city streets are 20 mph, yes, and 30 for built up areas; and 50 on some A roads, 60 is national speed limit, and 70 on Dual carrige ways and on Motorways. In the Isle of Man, due to TT races, there is no speed limit, and there are deaths every year.
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SPECS System
Speed Violation Detection Deterrent, SVDD is the digital brain which the SPECS system is based upon, it uses state of the art video system with Automatic Number Plate Reading (ANPR) digital technology. Consisting of two video cameras each fitted with infra red illuminators, giving the ability to work 24hrs 7days a week.
SPECS are fitted either at the roadside or central reservation a set distance apart to create a speed controlled zone, or where appropriate, groups of cameras can be linked to create a speed controlled network. Mounted to a single or doubled armed distinctive blue SPECS column, they are linked together via computer.
Also there are not enought police patrols, there not out there enough, and no incentives, proper ones for public transport and bikes.
Im 28 and I can never drive. I tryed learning to drive when I was 16 But because of my disability and condition I don't respond as fast as a normal person would and therefore I am deamed unsafe to be driving. I had a learners permit for a while but oh well.
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But I know people who are 15 who own cars anyway; The curfew is a good Idea, I think it should be implemented for new drivers in the UK anyway. There was discussion in the UK of pushing the age to 21, as most accidents involve teenager, Is it to do with Lack of Experience? I think its more over-confidence to be honest. I'm going to wait until Im older, and I can afford a good car when I need one; Maybe a nice Audi A3 or BMW 1 series, or even a 3 Series 
. South Dakota was ranked #4 in the safest driving states in the US =P.
