Legalizing "new driver" licenses???

April 18, 2016 06:57

According to three friends, Ngoc Dai, Kieu Lan, and Tuan, in France and Germany, anyone who has just passed their driving test must put an "A" sticker on their car; friend VQLua said that in Japan, in the first year after receiving their license, drivers must attach a green leaf logo... And that's not all...

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A messageThe newspaper read, "Trainee driver, still lacking skills," after a Camry was photographed on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4.

Following the article "New drivers request 'amnesty,' do you agree?", many readers have shared their opinions on the legalization of "new drivers" in various countries.

According to reader Tran Ngoc Dai, in European countries like France, those who have just obtained their driver's license must affix a red "A" sticker on a white background to the back of their vehicle so that people can easily see it and avoid it, or be understanding when a new driver drives. This sticker is left on for a year.

Reader Kieu Lan added: "In France, the law stipulates this. Vietnam should learn from this and enact proper regulations instead of letting things develop spontaneously. And traffic police also have work to do; if new drivers like to 'show off,' they should fine them to teach them a lesson!"

Meanwhile, according to information shared by Mr. Tuan, in Germany they also put up signs or signs with the letter A (Änfange) meaning "New driver" so that those behind know to avoid them and avoid actions or words that put pressure on new drivers. Mr. Tuan also suggested that Vietnam should add the words "New driver" to the back of the vehicle for new drivers.

Hoang Trinh also mentioned that in Melbourne, Australia, if you're learning to drive, you have to put an "L" sticker on the front and back of your car's windshield so people know and can be understanding and stay away. When you first get your driver's license, you have to put a "P" sticker (Probation) for three years (red P for those under 25, blue P for those older), after which you are exempt from these stickers (full license).

Each symbol indicates the blood alcohol level, the maximum number of points you can earn, and points will be deducted progressively if you break the law. When the police check your vehicle, your driver's license and the symbol sticker on your car must match; otherwise, you will also be fined.

Reader Hoang Trinh's opinion was also shared and agreed upon by Nhan and Van Anh.

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A carwith the word "Probation" affixed to the rear of the vehicle for three years in Australia.

Reader VQLúa shared that in Japan, during the first year after receiving their driver's license, drivers must display a green leaf logo on the back of their car. Those over 80 years old must display a yellow leaf logo on the back of their car for a year to attract attention.

Meanwhile, in the US, reader Vu Chi Dai shared: "I've driven both abroad and in Vietnam, so I've noticed that for a 'newbie' in the US, for example, it wouldn't be a serious problem, but in Vietnam, it's a real issue. In the US, the roads and regulations are clear, and everyone easily follows the rules; everyone drives their own lane. Therefore, after just a few months of practice, you can drive smoothly. In Vietnam, learning to drive and getting a license, and studying traffic laws, are just basic knowledge. Driving on the road requires a lot of experience."

The roads are crowded and chaotic, and drivers mostly rely on experience and instinct. Even if you wanted to follow the rules, it's not easy at all. I was a fairly skilled driver in the US, but it still took me several months to feel relatively confident on Vietnamese roads. So please be understanding of "newbies." Driving schools only teach them basic skills and traffic laws; few schools "teach" them the full experience and reflexes needed to navigate Vietnamese streets.

According to Tuoi Tre newspaper

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