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Safety is paramount only for new cars. Car makers must certify to
very rigorous MVSS (Motor Vehicle Safety Standards). I'm not
familiar with individual state safety and emissions requirements so
beyond California's very strict rules from CARB (California Air
Resources Board) on tailpipe emissions, I'm sure there are at least
some states that also do safety inspections, but our driver's
licensing process is generally quite loose. e.g., in Michigan, you
literally CANNOT fail the 10 or 12 question written test you must
take only every 8 years. I asked which one(s) I missed the last
time I took it and the clerk told me it didn't matter as EVERYONE
passes! Then, what's the sense of a test?!

To give some people a job maybegrin

I was flabergasted when I heard that 6 years ago but after reflecting
for awhile, it occurred to me that the licensing process is an easy
money maker for the state as are plates and it is in the state's best
interest to have as many drivers on the road as possible because they
also buy gas which is taxed, they drive to work which is good for jobs
and business, and they drive to shop which is also good for jobs,
businesses, and taxes. So, I don't think that you're right. I have to
say, but with a big GRIN, that your political leaning are creeping in
here. We DO employ people just to employ them, but not very damn much
because there simply isn't budget for planned inefficiency when the
unplanned kind is so obvious and plentiful.

If I'm informed well, sueïng is a hobby in the USA and the amounts
of money they ask for minor things are high.

I doubt that, also. "Sue the *******!" may be a good slogan and an easy
way to earn money by going after those with deep pockets, but often
people feel very strongly about alleged product liability injuring or
killing their loved ones and there are all too many tragic examples of
corporate greed and callous disregard for the public's safety. I can
tell you more off-line if you ask about it.

Not nessecaryly, I think people in the USA are sueïng faster and more than
in The Netherlands.
The Urban legend: "Dryïng a cat in the microwave" The cat died and the
microwavefactory is sued because it was not in the disclamer;-)
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Greetings
Bouler (The Netherlands)