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Inna Ivchenko
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In CA, we are required to take a written test. I renewed last year my car and bike license and had to take two written tests. Yet, I do not believe it makes us better drivers and deal with traffic rage:) 

Jan 12, 2016 02:34 AM
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Michael Setunsky
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Vern Eaton Watch people on the roads who roll through stop signs and run red lights. Would retesting them help? People with road rage need to take an anger management course.

Jan 12, 2016 03:00 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Vern,

It may be a good idea given all the new laws.  Our new laws are often advertised on freeway lightboard signs.  A

Jan 12, 2016 01:52 AM
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Larry Johnston
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That won't help with an attitude malfunction!

Jan 12, 2016 11:19 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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I do not think  that a written exam would have any long term effect. I do think if a required 'carry law' was in effect, then everyone would be more courteous!

Jan 12, 2016 08:06 AM
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William Feela
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Sometimes I do believe it would be a good idea...

Jan 12, 2016 06:00 AM
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Gabe Sanders
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I don't think this would help calm down those idiots that are prone to road rage.

Jan 12, 2016 03:33 AM
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Susan Emo
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Even the over 80 crowd doesn't have to write an exam any more . . .  they have to sit through a lecture and then draw hands on a clock for a specific time -  I know several who failed !!   (I think they still drive though as it is only a piece of paper and they never took a test to get it 60+ years ago!)

Jan 12, 2016 02:12 AM
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Carol Williams
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I don't think a written exam is going to change anyones mental state.  Perhaps a psychological exam would be more appropriate.  

Jan 12, 2016 01:59 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
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You can pass a test, but I don't think it will make people more considerate or better drivers. 

Jan 13, 2016 09:50 AM
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Richard Weeks
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Would just punish good drivers.

Jan 12, 2016 09:55 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
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Good morning Vern. No exam will help with anger.

Jan 12, 2016 04:49 PM
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Jack Gerbehy
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It wouldnt help

Jan 12, 2016 03:44 PM
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Praful Thakkar
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Vern Eaton great idea for sure....

Jan 12, 2016 02:19 PM
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Bob Crane
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That may just lead to more Dmv Rage, something we all get enough of everytime that e have to enter that building.

Jan 12, 2016 01:05 PM
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Shanna Hall
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No- we don't need more government...  The point system is supposed to alleviate that with bad drivers.

Jan 12, 2016 10:32 AM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
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I don't think a written exam would be enough. Think a road test should be required too.

Jan 12, 2016 10:30 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Exams will do nothing.  Out here we have to take a basic rules of the road exam every few renewals.  Doesn't do squat for improving people's driving.  Just like CE courses don't make you a better realtor...

Jan 12, 2016 08:19 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
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EVERYONE hates going to the DMV. That makes it a PERFECT place to apply a RQ test (Rage Quotient) provided all entrances are covered with a metal detector.

If during any response to deliberate questions/requests hands raise above the shoulder, hand them a card to call Uber for a ride home.

 

 

 

 

Jan 12, 2016 05:50 AM
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Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

Knowing and understanding laws go out the window when someone is really P.O.ed

Jan 12, 2016 04:47 AM
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John Meussner
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I don't think laws are the issue....I think it's inconsiderate people that are in too much of a rush.

Jan 12, 2016 04:06 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
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Vern,
I support your end goal but think it will take more than a test to accomplish it.

Jan 12, 2016 03:53 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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That would be a great idea, a refresher course and test like us agents must do

Jan 12, 2016 01:45 AM
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Michael J. Perry
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Probably should be apprised of the penalties for road rage .

Jan 12, 2016 01:13 AM
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Lyn Sims
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I think to combat road rage a psychologcial test would be required. I think it's a good idea but funding??

I think everyone that texts & drives deserves a day in jail cleaning toilets.

Jan 12, 2016 01:12 AM
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Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
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I agree.  There are so many bad drivers out there.  Something needs to change.

Jan 12, 2016 01:12 AM
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Ontario already has a law requiring written exams upon renewal, if the driver meets specific conditions.

Jan 12, 2016 01:11 AM