Re-Passing the Permit Test

According to a recent phone test, sixteen percent of American drivers should not be on the road, according to this story on the Birmingham News. GMAC Insurance asked 5,524 drivers across the United States 20 permit test questions. Then they averaged it for each state and for the entire United States.

The results are not encouraging, with an average score of 78 (although it is an improvement from last year, 77). The highest scoring state was Kansas with an average of 84. The lowest score was achieved by New Jersey drivers with an average score of 69.

Most drivers had problem with flashing yellow lights and identifying a safe distance. What a big surprise. These are very confusing for many drivers, especially the flashing yellow lights. Only a good driving test guide can make sure new drivers know that.

Obviously, drivers forget about the permit test when they start driving, and the 78 averge is not that bad (and not that good either). If those people were forced to take a permit test to pass again, most of them would pass. Otherwise, they have no reason to memorize exact rules that they never encounter. Furthermore, many people break the law often, so they have no reason to remember those tiny laws.

So, would you pass your permit test again right now? Feel free to answer in the comments.

Yours,
Nadav

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