Curse

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 13, 2010, 06:48 PM // 18:48

We have to renew every 5 years, with an eye test every 10 years.

I pwnd U · Oct 13, 2010, 09:11 PM // 21:11

I honestly don't know the next time I have to do a eye test for my license...

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 13, 2010, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by I pwnd U

I honestly don't know the next time I have to do a eye test for my license...

You mean you could have a bunch of blind drivers in your state? lol

**cosyfiep** · Oct 13, 2010, 10:46 PM // 22:46

pwnd if you are in Illinois the next time you get your license you will have an eye test (I lived there for many years, it hasnt changed)....so wait for it

yes there are plenty of us blind drivers out there

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 13, 2010, 11:45 PM // 23:45

didn't mean it offensively cosy, I have a nephew who was born with only one eye ahd he drives quite well, except for the 2 or 3 accidents he has had, lol.

I pwnd U · Oct 14, 2010, 01:12 AM // 01:12

2 or 3 for only having one eye really isn't bad at all. Many people with perfectly good eyes have had 4 or 5 accidents at least.

Mine expires in 3 years or so apparently. Hmmmm, eye tests, not a fan. I pass them but I think they are a waste of time imo. If you don't have issues seeing, then I don't see the problem but I guess eye tests are the only way to tell for sure. Damn...

**cosyfiep** · Oct 14, 2010, 05:58 AM // 05:58

wasnt offended rr (hence the

).....
yeah not a fan of those eye tests either since most of the testers never quite understand my situation (so they keep asking me...is the dot inside or outside the box...then try the other side....its not going to change just because you changed the sides the dot and box are on, really)...so I was quite happy to get my extension without having to appear.

almost have most of the stuff unpacked, dang it takes longer to unpack than it did to pack!

RedStar · Oct 14, 2010, 08:08 AM // 08:08

If I'm not wrong, in France you never have to renew your driver's license. So every time my dad would get controlled in the US, the policeman gave a funny look because his picture is at least 20 years old xD.

I hate to unpack...I just keep using my clothes until it's almost empty.

I pwnd U · Oct 14, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36

I'd like an extension so I don't have to appear. That would be swell. lol

And that is why the French will never succeed! Blind drivers lol

Unpacking does suck, cause you have to find a place for everything. Not fun.

Well 6 hours of class then it be the weekend. So close yet so far away...

RedStar · Oct 14, 2010, 02:55 PM // 14:55

>.< I don't think they are even trying....and if they are...well maybe it's not their thing xD.

Love 3 days week ends

I pwnd U · Oct 14, 2010, 05:13 PM // 17:13

The French are probably scared of success.

3 more hours of class. So close...

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 14, 2010, 06:17 PM // 18:17

I have Friday and Monday off as I have to use vacation days before the end of the year. Getting ready for our first northeaster of the season.

I pwnd U · Oct 14, 2010, 08:53 PM // 20:53

I know some people who take Thursday Friday off to use up their vacation days. Seems like a pretty good idea since Mondays always go by fast and Fridays go slow.

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 14, 2010, 10:25 PM // 22:25

Hey guys take a look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRsGy...ture=spotlight

If I am behind times forgive my tardiness.

I pwnd U · Oct 15, 2010, 12:33 AM // 00:33

That was pretty cool. You aren't that far behind times since it was just posted on September 30th.

azzer20 · Oct 15, 2010, 07:17 AM // 07:17

21 to get into bars and such??? seriously? here you have to be 16 for those things, though 18 for stripper bars

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 15, 2010, 12:56 PM // 12:56

It seems you Danes are very liberal people

**cosyfiep** · Oct 15, 2010, 01:32 PM // 13:32

the age WAS 18...it was changed to 21 in 1984 ---I missed the date in Florida as they had it set on june 30th...most of the other states had july 1st as the date.....(though I seem to remember wisconsin being june as well------)
underage drinking is a very big problem in the USA thus why they moved the age limit (didnt change anything much though----except more kids getting phoney id's).....

though I think they should move the cigarette age to 21 or 25---

RedStar · Oct 15, 2010, 02:49 PM // 14:49

In France 18 y.o. is the drinking, driving and smoking age. You can drive at 16 if there's is someone in the car that already has their driver's license.
Thanks to the government you can spend some time in jail if you are 13+ (not the "real" jail, although if you keep doing petty crimes or "real" crimes, you can end up there if I'm not mistaken).

Since the countries of Europe love alcohol (beer, wine, vodka), it's not that surprising that in some countries the drinking age is 16.
Underage drinking and smoking is a big problem in France. Some kids (~16 y.o.) go to class completely drunk and between classes they can be found smoking outside.

I really if doubt moving the legal age would change anything. They just do it for the "oh look me I'm going against the law and using alcohol as a pass for doing anything" (I'll never understand the "oops sorry I was drunk/high so it was really my fault that I burned/kill/kiss/*insert whatever you want* ").

I say the best way to stop excessive drinking and such, is to raise the taxes on those products.

Snograt · Oct 15, 2010, 03:16 PM // 15:16

Let's see now.

In the UK, you can drive when you're 17, drink when you're 18 (although a lot of pubs only allow in over-21s), smoke when you're 16 (although you need to be 18 to buy cigarettes) and have sex when you're 16.

All of those are breached regularly on a massive scale :/