Originally Posted by
genec
How do you make safer drivers?
There are many solutions studied around the world but again political will gets in the way in favour of the bad driver.
Intentional traffic calming obstructions force motorists to drive carefully. But critics say they slow down traffic times too much.
In Ontario, legislation is being proposed to increase the fine for road fatalities to $50,000, max 2 years in jail and demerit points. Current fine is only $500. An election is coming up and I can see critics state that the proposal is another cash-grab. How much is a life worth?
I have stated many times in these discussion forums that in order to earn a drivers license one should be required to have 8 hours of in traffic bicycle experience. One survey indicated a lot of would-be cyclists don't because of motorists. That's people being afraid to cycle because of themselves.