A NEW ’50-hour’ law will see certain drivers banned from the road if they fail to meet strict requirements.
The tough new law forces under-21s to log 50 training hours or risk being banned from the road.
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Those aged 18 to 20 will be required to complete the same driver training as teenagers[/caption]
The strict law is being introduced in Ohio[/caption]
Young drivers in Ohio will soon face stricter rules behind the wheel with new laws demanding far more hours of tuition.
From September, anyone aged 18 to 20 will be required to complete the same driver training as teenagers, including 50 hours of driving with an adult.
The change scraps the current fast-track route for adults under 21 and could cost hundreds of dollars extra.
Governor Mike DeWine supports the change, saying: “We know young people who go through driver’s training become safer drivers.
“So many turning 18 never take training and only pass, sometimes after failing over and over.”
To get a license, young adults will now need 24 hours of classroom lessons, eight hours with an instructor, and a whopping 50 supervised driving hours.
Courses can cost up to $400, sparking concern among families already stretched thin.
Critics say it could hit working-class teens hardest, especially those who need a license to get a job.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce warned the law could shut young people out of the workforce due to lack of transportation.
In rural areas with few driving schools, the training could be even harder to access.
Some have raised concerns that the move will force people to drive illegally just to make ends meet.
However supporters argue it’s about safety, flagging that under-25s are far more likely to crash.
But for many young Ohioans, it’s one more obstacle in a system that already feels stacked against them.
Driving instructors say they’re bracing for a surge in demand once the law kicks in and parents are scrambling to find openings in local courses before the deadline hits.
Social media has lit up with frustrated teens calling the rule unfair and out of touch.
But state officials maintain the change will save lives and build better drivers.
This comes as teenagers in a Florida seeking to earn their learner’s permit will faced several new requirements as of July 1, making the process more challenging.
Teens aged 15 to 17 are required to complete a state-approved driver’s education course before earning a learner’s permit, according to News4Jax.
Teens are asked to pass a vision and hearing test, alongside a Class E knowledge exam.
They must also have a parent or guardian sign a consent form.
Would you suffer through the DMV for a loved one?
More than half of Americans would suffer through going to the DMV (53%) for the sake of their loved ones, according to new research.
To understand how far people are willing to go to help others, a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults explored the concept of loyalty in terms of friends, family and even brands.
The DMV’s line is not the only sacrifice. Two in five Americans said they’d happily donate an organ to their family and friends, showcasing the depth of loyalty in interpersonal relationships.
According to the results, Americans would also act as a reference for an apartment or job (62%).
Partners (35%) and best friends (27%) were ranked as the top two most likely people respondents would start a business with.
And if $100,000 were to suddenly fall in their lap 82% of respondents are even likely to share their winnings with family and friends.
Conducted by Talker Research for Circle K’s Inner Circle Rewards Program, results also found that brands and businesses also pull a similar type of loyalty.
Almost three in five (57%) have certain items or services where they prefer one brand over another, including shoes (52%), technology, such as phones or computers (51%), hair products (50%) and clothing (44%).
Seven in 10 (71%) have loyalty to their grocery store, and 59% feel loyal to certain restaurants and food services, while others prefer certain gas stations (39%) and convenience stores (27%).
In fact, the average American has remained loyal to their favorite brands and products for 13 years, while 35% indicated that two decades have passed.
Nearly three-quarters (74%) even agreed that they can tell the difference between the same products made by different brands.
“Loyalty is fundamental to our relationships with family, friends, businesses and brands. The more loyalty you give, the more you get — and it deserves to be recognized,” said Rick Rasor, Vice President of Loyalty at Circle K.
“That is why we are dedicated to rewarding customers for continually making us a part of their daily life.”
