Is it possible to limit the speed on a Smart Car?

[Dave J]

You are a person after my own heart.

Originally Posted by Winnetou

Children are not less competent than adults. They can drive automobiles just as well, if not better on average. It would be far better for children to learn to drive long before the risk-taking age of mid-adolescence, so that by then, driving will no longer be an exciting novelty. Most people to-day commence to drive at the worst possible age.

There is no reason why children should own less than their parents. If the parents “deserve” to own a smart car, then so do their children. It is not in any way wrong, morally or otherwise, for children to be more wealthy, and have more costly possessions, than the other children with whom they may interact. It is not wrong for parents to purchase expensive things for their children; indeed, it is only right that the children live at least as well as the parents. And the suggestion above, that the money would be better spent on charity for a stranger, is grotesque—and reflective of the obscene propagation of socialistic concepts.

As far as I know, a battery-operated golf cart weighs as much as a smart car, and is far less safe in just about every respect. The smart would represent a much better use of money, and it would be a perfect car for children (and one they could use for years to come).

Immoral laws aside, driving is not a “privilege” because, rationally, people do not have a right to exert force or control—and thus, to impose requirements or restrictions—upon each other.

[WilyB]

Buy a couple of these:

LIGIER [ Automobiles ]

A good friend of mine, living on the Riviera, bought two "be two" for his twins.

[WilyB]

Originally Posted by Dave J

Am I linking you to porn sites? Telling you where you can get CASH $$$ for your gold? Trying to sell you unlocked Iphones? I didn't think so.

I'd like an unlock code for my Motorola V9m. Any suggestions?

[JusNameMe]

And this is why I don't ask for other people's advice on what I should do.

EVERYBODY has an opinion but until they start paying my bills they don't have anything vested in what I do or don't do, therefore, no say.

Asking total strangers is just perplexing to me.

You are "The Decider".

[jwight]

Children are not less competent than adults. They can drive automobiles just as well, if not better on average. It would be far better for children to learn to drive long before the risk-taking age of mid-adolescence, so that by then, driving will no longer be an exciting novelty. Most people to-day commence to drive at the worst possible age.

Would like to see some statistics to support this; unfortunately, there aren't any statistics because children (under 16) aren't permitted to drive cars. For those over 16 and under 26, all you have to do is check the accident statistics. Kids may have the best reflexes and reaction times on the planet, but they lack two critical components for competent driving: experience and judgment. The acid test - just tell your insurance agent you'd like to add a newly licensed 16 year old to your policy and check out the dramatic increase in your premiums.

[jetfuel]

Originally Posted by jwight

Would like to see some statistics to support this; unfortunately, there aren't any statistics because children (under 16) aren't permitted to drive cars.

...so glad to see this here...

jetfuel

[MPrice2984]

I'm not going to pass judgement on what you do with your children. If you want to spend your money, take them to a teen driving school at one of the professional schools - The Road Atlanta school has a great 2-3 day class that will teach them to respect automobiles AND how not to get others OR themselves killed. By the time my son turned 18 he had lost 5 friends to self inflicted vehicle accidents, he will be happy to tell you driver education is important.

[kwagar]

I am wondering if it is possible to limit really serious errors in judgement by otherwise bright people?

[The Rigger]

Originally Posted by Winnetou

Children are not less competent than adults. They can drive automobiles just as well, if not better on average.

What color is the sky on your planet? Children are less competent than adults by virtue of lack of experience.

Originally Posted by Winnetou

There is no reason why children should own less than their parents.

Yes there is. Children as a rule have not worked as hard or as long as their parents, thus are not entitled to the same rewards.

Originally Posted by Winnetou

As far as I know, a battery-operated golf cart weighs as much as a smart car, and is far less safe in just about every respect.

Then you don't know very much at all. An electric golf cart weighs a third of what a smart car does,, and lacks even the most rudimentary safety equipment.

Originally Posted by Winnetou

Immoral laws aside, driving is not a “privilege” because, rationally, people do not have a right to exert force or control—and thus, to impose requirements or restrictions—upon each other.

Driving is a privilege earned by successfully passing the state-mandated training program. Driving is not a "right" by any stretch of even your very active imagination.

[smark]

Here's is another car, a teen could drive around a closed community.
Kandi Co Co 250. 65-70 mpg. On sale for $9,900 till March 1st.

Buy it here:

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