Driving laws

A driver is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which he or she is driving. The rules of the road, driver licensing and vehicle registration schemes vary considerably between jurisdictions, as do laws imposing criminal responsibility for negligent driving, vehicle safety inspections and compulsory insurance. Most countries also have differing laws against driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Most countries require a vision screening test for individuals to acquire or renew a driver's license.[citation needed A !"#" systematic review[#! found insufficient evidence to assess the effects of vision screening tests on subsequent motor vehicle crash reduction. The review concluded that there is a need to develop valid and reliable tools of vision screening that can predict driving performance. Motorists are almost universally required to ta$e lessons with an approved instructor and to pass a driving test before being granted a license. Almost all countries allow all adults with good vision and health to apply to ta$e a driving test and, if successful, to drive on public roads. %audi Arabia, however, bans women from driving vehicles &whether pedal or motor powered' on public roads.[citation needed %audi women have periodically staged driving protests against these restrictions. (n many countries, even after passing one's driving test, new motorists are initially subject to special restrictions. )or e*ample, in Australia, novice drivers are required to carry +,+ &+provisional+' plates, and are subject to alcohol limits, and other restrictions, for their first two years of driving. Many -.%. states now issue graduated drivers' licenses to novice minors. Typically, newly licensed minors may not drive or operate a motori.ed vehicle at night or with a passenger other than family members. The duration of the restriction varies from si* months to until the driver is #/ years old. This is due to the mental aptitude of a young or une*perienced driver not being fully developed.[#0

See also

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Further reading

,ease, 7obert A. &#BB/'. How to drive into accidents and how not to. %an )rancisco, 4AH ,ease ,ub. (%5@ BA/8"8BD==D</8#8D. J An idiosyncratic, entertaining, and insightful boo$ on safe driving techniques, written for novices and e*perienced drivers ali$e ;anderbilt, Tom &!""/'. Traffic why we drive the way we do !and what it says about us" &#st ed.'. @ew Kor$H Alfred A. Gnopf. (%5@ BA/8"80"A8!D<A/8A.

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