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Front page edit: If anyone has questions about their tires, PM me so I can answer.
I work at a tire shop. I have people come in every day who have no idea what’s going on with their car. Most times it takes a simple peak at the tires to see if they’re safe.
This here is a flat spot from brakes locking up. This will cause a NASTY vibration when driving. Also those metal cords are very bad if you can see them.
This one is an impact break caused most likely from a pothole or curb. Think of it like a hernia in the construction of the tire. The bubble is where the impact happened. The impact on this tire seemed to be months ago, but didn’t show itself until it warmed up a bit.
Another impact break, but this one caused a separation in the tread and sidewall plies. This is basically tearing the tread of the tire away from the sidewall of the tire.
Continuation of the separation.
I just want to make sure you guys visit your nearby tire distributor every once in a while and make sure you’re safe.
Remember, you can be comfortable and confident in your driving as much as you want. But when a tire like this blows, it endangers everyone around you on the road.
jandcam
Top one is caused when a truck driver doesn't release his trailer brakes.
DustyMcKnuckles
I love it when problems are glaringly obvious. It may get some chuckles around the shop, but thank God I don't have to track down gremlins.
CCFarm
I too work in a tire shop! Don't ignore nails/screws/metal in your tire, even if it "just leaking a little bit", get that shit fixed.
CCFarm
I realize now that I haven't changed my name since when I worked at Party City, and it would be very hard to believe me
schwaggyboris
*peek
prfesser
Here in Kentucky there's no inspection. I've seen vehicles on the road that are horrifying.
Noimbatmannotyou
Wait, you're not suppose to drive until it's down to the rim? Damn I been doing it wrong.
IAlwaysPost140Characters
My first car I drove the same tires until my girlfriend noticed they were sparking on the pavement. I said, "That's not good?" I'm an idiot.
Rockychunk88
Funny you compare an impact break to a hernia. I fix hernias for a living, and when I explain it, I say it's like a bubble on their tire.
thedorklard
It’s the best explanation.
wadenelson1
It's like driving with a loaded gun sitting on the dash, safety off.
butdidtheydie
There is roughly an area the size of an a4 piece of paper keeping you on the road. Don't skimp on it.
VigorousButtstuff
We had an impact break in our car on a road trip. Tried to limp it into the next town... six hours away. It destroyed the opposite tire.
VigorousButtstuff
It then destroyed our spare. We had to replace three tires once we finally got towed into town. Also, Fuck Flagstaff.
whitevfute
That flat spot looks like they drove everywhere with the brake locked up
imnotthatblonde
not as far as you might think, but probs a good few 100m depending on the surface
Steffn
If you drive a semi truck with 10 wheels you won't notice that quickly if one wheel locks up.
GilFaizonofcourse
Literally got out of my car the other day and told a dude on the road his tire was completely flat. He said ok and drove away.
GilFaizonofcourse
Past a garage. Then another one. Some people just can't be saved.
Mderms
There are 3 components on a vehicle that I believe you should never cheap out on. Tires, breaks, and suspension components.
Saddamhuss
Yeah but sometimes they want you to change your tires just because they want cash.
thedorklard
We only ever recommend tires when you need them. That’s our mentality where I work.
imnotthatblonde
this is why understanding when your tread is getting thin is good.. so you know when somewhere is bulshitting
Shirleybananas88
The tread and other damage to tires is pretty obvious if you look
Mithi
Pay with credit card, done.
SeaBass88
Quite the tiring post
thedorklard
Take your upvote and the do whatever you’d like.
SeaBass88
Thank you good sir. I shall tirelessly advocate your message.
rYan7up
How did the first one wear down like that?
thedorklard
Most likely trailer brakes locked and then continued driving.
Oh4FukSakes
GregoryMegatron
MrSnowy
This is fantastic thank you
TEGHO
were they driving at 300 mph when they locked those brakes up? that look like it was dragged for quite some time
opkraut
Don't forget about checking your rims too. I had a tiny dent in the outside of one of mine and fucked up a tire. AWD car = new set of tires
thedorklard
Woof. This is why I stay away from buying AWD.
opkraut
I love my car, it was just a case of me being stupid and paying the price. Potholes in the UP are no joke
thedorklard
UP? Excuse me but what does that stand for?
YouMayFindThisMildlyInteresting
Upper peninsula of Michigan.
WARHAMMER405
Say Ya To Da U.P. Eh! I am a Troll.
positiveexposure
That first one is off a truck trailer.. Guaranteed he changed that tyre immediately, and most likely his underwear as well....
imnotthatblonde
seized brake... it happens, if you have a heavier load or a powerful cab it can be possible to not notice
positiveexposure
Yep. Hose goes and the Jakes hit.
7grims
money? gasoline? obligation of a job? a ghost? idk whats keeps me on the road...
W92Baj
I think people would care a lot more about their tyres if they werent so fucking expensive. Instead they dont want to fix that knick ...
W92Baj
in the tyre because it will cost 2 days wages so they run on it risking a blow-out
Increscendo
Dont be cheap specially with winter tires
mikeytronic
Never cheap out on what keeps you off the ground.
Ximinipot
What? Tires touch the ground brah. Never skimp on tires.
pilotperson
They keep YOU from being on the ground because of an accident.
Quizz25S
Shoes. Chairs. Swings. Skateboards. Socks.
imnotthatblonde
more off a slab in the morgue
princeaizen
Always get the topshelf weed
kingofusersub
Been buying used tires for years never had a problem
TheNax
Ofc it depends their condition. But your tires is the only thing which has contact with the ground - if they fail no system will save you. >
TheNax
Why cheap out on basicly the most important part on your car?
mav81
No Joke. Never Skimp on tires.
Noahbalboa82
People do all the time
jinbee
Or brakes.
IGiveItAll
I used to. Then I drove a car with Michelin Pilot SS in the summer and General Altimax Arctic in the winter. It's like another world.
eddiebarzoon
I live in the Poconos, my Nokians saved my butt on the hwy last night. Ppl were stopped in the right lane, I was fine in the unplowed left.
IGiveItAll
I can say the same of Altimax Arctics last night. I like in Northern NJ and the roads were bad last night but I unfortunately had to travel.
eddiebarzoon
Bonus: I drive a RWD Camaro. Tires are everything! Well, maybe a bit of skill too lol
ChickWithAnAttitude
What if you have slow leak with new tires. Was told it’s rust in seal joint. How expensive is that @op?
thedorklard
I’d be really concerned as to what joints your mechanic is talking about. Unless you’re talking about the seal between tire and wheel?
ChickWithAnAttitude
Yes, between tire and wheel. Got new tires and they were flat in 2 weeks.
thedorklard
Sounds like the wheels are old and not creating a good seal. Unfortunately only way to fix that is by getting new wheels. Can you show pics?
ChickWithAnAttitude
No but thanks for trying. I wish I had more upvotes for this post.
thedorklard
If you do have anymore questions let me know! I’m more then happy to find a solution for you. Mainly cause I’m always bored and love my job.
Lucideon
Bout time I change the 8 year old tyres on my car. But not before doing some mad skids
klb161
Take it to a race track and floor it for a few laps.
thedorklard
Video or didn’t happen.
AKittenPrincess
Will my tire pressure light go off if it had a bubble / impact issue ?
thedorklard
It’s possible.
Lucideon
Some time in the near future. I’ll try and remember to @ you if I get around to it
JustM0nika
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SgtKnux
LeeLooDaIIasMultipass
8 year old tires? Must be a southerner...
ifuckdragons
Shitty, bald all-seasons in the snow! It's the Southern way
Arsinick
Can you fix this? Asking for a friend...
thedorklard
Nooooooo
Arsinick
It was about 3/4" square. Here was the rest of the stick...
mullimu
What would have caused this?
Empurpled
Running over Chuck Norris’s gecko.
thedorklard
Tread separation and over heating is my guess. I can kinda see the tread was low so the metal cords got to hit and burst at their seems.
mullimu
We had two go a week apart. We were thinking maybe they were retreads coz they were only put on in August last year.
FurryMechanic
Retreading tires is highly illegal in the US. Only tractor trailor tires ever get retreaded.
mullimu
Really? Even the legit tyre shops sell retreads here, I think truck drivers are the only ones that use them- tyres are cheap new anyway
thedorklard
Were they new or used tires?
realmdweller
If they just bought them and the middle is that worn I’m gonna hedge it’s used.
thedorklard
Sometimes you gotta get someone to say it for themselves to believe ya. ;)
mullimu
I thought they were new but now I’m thinking that the mechanic might have been dodgy
thedorklard
Yeah go to an actual tire place when it comes to tires. New can actually be fairly expensive, but it’s cheaper then the alternative.
BluffinMuffin
Thanks for reminding
Skittleballs
In Germany, your car has to pass a super-anal biannual inspection. That includes every little safety-relevant detail. They exaggerate...
Chefroy
Unless they just cheat to get past the tests, right Volkswagen?
Tarzaninseattle
In Texas you take a class twice a week for one month, complete 60 hours worth of driving and then drive for 5 min with the instructor
IjustChangedMyNameToProveAPoint
Unless you're a car company
Trumpsingrowntoenail
Used to have to get the underside sprayed off to hide the leaks...then immediately get it inspected
IAAShRaPNeL
I've seen videos of cars from Germany. I don't believe you.
DumplingLandEmperor
In Estonia it's annually
Manusho
It was a lot better than the Japanese one. At least the German inspection was cheap and quick. Japanese JCI was $500+ and took a few days.
namtenretni
*biennial....but still quite super-anal...
ssaberhagen
Germany has the strictest driving test My mom had to get her German drivers license in the early 90s + shes also paralyzed, made it harder
dopey
Does this deter people from aftermarket modifications?
GuW69
On newer cars, yes, but on older cars you have some room to modify
wickednoreaster
Annual inspections are required here in Maine, too, but everyone either has a 'guy' to give them the sticker or just doesn't care.
Gandalfsuglybrother
In GA I've never heard of that happening. The system is pretty tight and they'll shut you right down.
IAmGodot
Biannual (twice a year) or biennial (every other year)?
twohearteddoctor
Yes
ididntgetthejobatfruitloops
I don't think it's exaggeration. Honestly think Germans are the calmest and most methodical drivers I've seen (at least Euro and East Asia)
Mrbrown512
In America, haha you said Super Anal
Mockingbirb
Well, you can drive as fast as you want on some routes on the Autobahn, and when I drive, like, 140 mph it should be totally safe...
TheSauceFinder
I stopped reading at « super-anal ».
ElvisPelvis
Yes, that is why my second hand Volkswagen imported from Germany was as good as new when I got it.
ZlaZena
In Denmark too ...
inspiringandfunnyusernamecoolheh
Yes, on several part of our Autobahn you can still drive as fast as you can, at least we make sure it is the drivers fault, not the cars.
tweetlebeetlebottlepuddlepaddlebattlemuddle
In Massachusetts (U.S.) we have annual inspections as well.
twohearteddoctor
Used to have inspections in a lot of places in the US until about 8ish years ago
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ILoveTomHiddleston
Haha. You should have been careful with a car that wasn't yours
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ILoveTomHiddleston
So. Things are good then. Why u whining.
gerf
Just saying rental companies can be real cocks.
inspiringandfunnyusernamecoolheh
Indeed, I take a lot of photos beforehand
threedognite
They charged me for fuel but the tank was full. Took several weeks to resolve. They know I was in a hurry to catch my flight.
classicgrinder
First car was an 86 Opel Kadett. Ran it into the ground cuz I couldn't get it inspected. No cadalitic(sp) converter? Best car ever.
Imixmywhiskeywithmilk
I've never had a vehicle with a catalytic converter.
Skawomplious
Catalytic.
WeedoForFreedom
My inspection guy just gives me a wink as I pull off with not review mirror or hirn
Supernova86
How often do vehicles in Germany require emissions testing?
RecurringNightmare
every 2 years iirc, you do that together with the other inspection normally...
sarabearr
We have that in Sweden too
Brainlard
I'd even say I'm proud of our high standards (it's the same procedure south the border where I live). You won't see such rolling deathtraps.
TargetedAdBot
Yes, even if I get upset spending money on that check. It's good for everyone.
VodkaReindeer
Fun fact: those inspections aren't effective in reducing accidents since there's so much time between them.
VodkaReindeer
Screw you guys for downvoting something just because it's not immediately obvious and screw you for not providing any counter-arguments.
ILoveTomHiddleston
Ehm yes the are....? You are not allowed to drive around a freaking tin of sardines of a car... That makes you driving a lot more safe
VodkaReindeer
Repeating the statement does not make it true. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection#cite_note-1
Nobes1735
This reason I'm jealous of the Germans. The autobahn seems like an awesome concept. But in the US it would never work lol people be crazy
HerrFraeulein
But our Autobahn is just a highway. What's different, except the speed limit?
ZlaZena
Well, they are better maintained and build than most highways... and the part with no speed limits <3
Nobes1735
From what I've heard the normal drivers are highly respectful of road laws, and the speed is important just because it's quicker
THEThadJarvis
As someone that was stationed in Germany for a couple years, the big difference is Germans respect the autobahn and road laws. Not in the US
ILieForPoints
As an American, we generally don't have a lot of respect for most things. Sometimes not even ourselves.
StillNotYouTube
That's about it. I've heard they maintain the autobahn better than normal highways though.
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
Eeeh ... depends. Autobahn is mostly state responsibility, so there are differences.
lagavulin16
Americans are idiots behind the Lenkrad. They drive slow in the left lane and don't realize they have Farhtrichtunganzeiger.
YeahWellAboutThat
AFAIK, on US highways you can pass on the right. Also, they're closer to Bundesstrassen or Kraftfahrtstrassen; there might be crossings 1/2
YeahWellAboutThat
and traffic lights. Interstate highways seem to be close to Autobahnen, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_standards
THEThadJarvis
Nah, most states have a law saying you can only pass on the right under certain circumstances. Nobody gives a fuck though.
HerrFraeulein
In Germany it's very simple: If you pass on the right, you die. Also it's illegal.
BigTruckRegularPenis
When I lived there I bought a motorcycle. Would not pass inspection for being too loud. I FUCKING BOUGHT IT IN YOUR COUNTRY! All stock 1/
BigTruckRegularPenis
No modifications and wouldn't pass. I made a baffle that barely let it breathe and it was super quiet. Passed test. Took baffle out and 2/
BigTruckRegularPenis
Tossed in the trash and rode away. Realized I needed later and turned around and kept it for next time.
Mithi
Problem is, if the police catches you, you are driving a motorcycle that lacks the permission to be operated. Big fines.
BigTruckRegularPenis
Ended up being the workers on base doing it wrong. We went to actual german inspectors and all was fine with noise but I was gone by then.
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
I broke down in Germany because the alternator died, which drained the battery. I had no way of activating my hazard lights, which are 1/6
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
Mandatory should you break down. Eventually some police passed us and stopped. I explained to them why I was broken down and that help 2/6
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
Was on the way. Despite all this they still insisted that I turn my hazards on. The ensuing conversation went something like this: 3/6
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
"You need hazards on" "I apologise officer, but that's impossible" "I understand, but you must have hazards on" "I'm aware, but I can't" 4/6
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
*pause* "yes...but you need hazards on, it's the law". Fortunately their partner stepped in to point out the futility of our situation. 5/6
lordlump
Same in sweden! however new cars have the inspection 2-3 years apart. older cars <2005 have like every year
Wilkins25
You also have the autobahn so I’m glad about this :)
DarkMutton
That makes sense because Germans have the autobahn. When you have cars going 200kmh+ regularly, you need to make sure they aren't a danger
Excludos
This isn't a German thing, but an EU thing. There's a reason it's called EU control.
DaniF
Same thing in Austria, except annual. Nobody likes to do those, but they give good information on what will need fixing in the future...
ILoveTomHiddleston
Switzerland, every two years that fucking test. Their exaggeration is the reason these two countries are almost perfect in many ways.
TwoSeamer
Same in the Czech and most of EU. But here in the US I could drive a lunch box and they wouldn't care
flipismycat
In Missouri they check all your lights, your horn, and if it runs for inspection.
AtlanticPENUMBRA
Depends on the state. Virginia here is pretty serious.
circlebreaker
TIL Germans are constantly doing super-anal stuff
Rin007
Sweden as well.
thiscommentwillselfdestruct
In NH, USA the inspections are yearly.
GlitterInTheDarkNearTheTannhauserGate
I moved from NZ to USA, it feels super weird to not have to do warrant of fitness every 6 months...
nanikaprofound
Geez that would be weird. People grizzle about the cost etc of getting WOFs but they are really important eh.
WARHAMMER405
Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia require yearly inspections. In Texas a failed inspection = No yearly registration sticker.
a07joshuajj
so a physical? as a commercial driver we have to do tho annually
jezabellga350
They also have no speed limits. That's how anal they are.
esselt12
But Germany has speed limits
jezabellga350
Autobahn doesn't.
Alkuam2
IIRC some parts do have limits.
Irebu
Officially there is no *general* speed limit. But signs are put up to establish local speed limits, and we have a lot of those.
esselt12
It has a "Recommended Speed" (130). You can drive faster At your own risk but when you crash insurance prob. won't pay
stercusmoriturussum
Most of it does - only a few parts left without limits, and the only time you can actually speed there is at 3 AM.
threedognite
My tip: A63 Mainz to Kaiserslautern. Very rural. Let the good times roll.
izoli413365
Do they time how long it takes windshield wipers to do a full rotation? =o
UnknownSquid
UK has the same but yearly. It kinda scared me when I first learned that most of the US doesn't have this at all.
nekuth
..you can tell watching USA dash cam videos, when they simply just do not stop in time
imnotthatblonde
yup that shit would come up on the uks test since there is a brake check as part of it, uneven braking will get you a fail too
nounthennumbers
Every state I have lived in requires annual safety inspections. Where I live now also requires emissions checks.
heXonyou
MOST of the US requires yearly inspections...
MerlintheRogue
I've never heard of it being a requirement
heXonyou
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_United_States
AtlanticPENUMBRA
Annual inspections and emissions inspections biannually here
bthighlander
What the heck?! We have yearly inspections in the US. Can get your car registered without it in Texas.
metalhippy
Tell me more about German super-anal
wisearse
Why tell you when we can show you!
HULKSMASHMOUTH
Gonna give you all nein cm
AbsolutelyNotADragon
It's no joke, I'll tell you that!
punaneee
Hans! Gruber!
Mockingbirb
RickdiculousSquancher
Fairdinkums
TheGirlInTheFireplace
God this makes me feel old...
TheValiantAdmiral
Might want to ask Poland, they know really German Super Anal very well.
KonaDarbles
icedmcfurry
shouldhavemadebetterlifechoices
uitSCHOT
"I wanted to know why German people are so festidious so I googled German Anal and it was just..." -Jimmy Carr-
morbidcurioffulous
*fastidious
uitSCHOT
Thanks fam.
Bontee
Bend over..
metalhippy
Whoa whoa whoa, fool me once, shame on me,,,, fool me twice....
Sanome
Except emissions, you can just fudge those
a07joshuajj
have yall seen dirty money's first episode on netflix? crazy stuff
mroranges
Made me angry
Skittleballs
Bruh. That was pre-scandal. I've been driving my old (non-manipulated) diesel for 400k km now, and the last two inspections were BRUTAL...
Skittleballs
...they nearly blow out your motor for the new emission inspection :-(
Plexico18
In Alabama, there are no inspections of any kind
whitevfute
Australia also has annual inspections from your cars 5th birthday
Cattsass
I would hate a bi anal inspection, it is just not my thing
Skittleballs
...sometimes and everybody is famously scared of their next inspection, but it does make the autobahn safer. Also, shit like this will not..
Skittleballs
...fly with police. Granted, a flat spot happens suddenly, but how old was the tyre when it happened, and wtf did that dude pull?
imnotthatblonde
thats some serious locked wheel skid to get that flat, or possibly driven with the brakes locked...
Steffn
Considering the tread left, not that old. Most likely from a semi truck with enough wheels so you don't necessarily notice if one is locked
InsurgentCrab
My bet is that it’s a HGV trailer tyre. Brakes can lock on trailers for many reasons, and it is hardly noticeable from the cab.
PCGamingKurshuk
Lol, US here. Driving on a car with no oil, 4 bald tires, transmission with some obvious metal in it, most synchros gone, electric issues
taichanie
I'll tell you right now. In north america when a tire is no longer safe to be on the steer tires of a semi they get moved to a trailer tire.
thedorklard
No idea. A buddy sent me a picture of that. Tire techs have nothing better to do then send each other pictures of customers tires.
CaptainAndoo
Get back to work!
Skittleballs
I would absolutely do the same lol
Dingojack84
Dental techs did the same with teeth!
Ketheres
My urologist does it too!
TheCobb1
This is a common practice among almost every profession. I have a friend who used to manage a urology ground... I’ve seen some shit...
shayb4cc4
Aren't the cost of new cars there more in line with the average income without rediculous rated loans
eddine
Cars are expensive everywhere and you have to pay a lot for mandatory insurance etc etc
imnotthatblonde
define expensive? you can get new cars for like £8k in the uk if you want a little city car
eddine
Yea same but 8k is a lot of money+ all the insurance and petrol stuff... public transport is always better in my European mind
imnotthatblonde
if you live in a city, im only like 15 miles from edinburgh and have no useful public transport... insurance on that 8k car for me is /2
shayb4cc4
ElviraQueenOfDarkness
Thing is most Europeans buy their car cash. Don't know anyone with a loan on their car. Also a lot of people have company cars.
Vedar
Old cars maybe, new ones usually bought with loans
ElviraQueenOfDarkness
Not in The Netherlands. The past couple of years it has become a but more popular. But usually it is don't buy something you can't afford
Unstoppable4s
Uh, what? Care to elaborate on that?
Ryukaa
From what i know of my area most cars are bought on lease, just relatively cheap used cars might get paid in "cash". (Germany)
TargetedAdBot
Only if you buy older cars. People don't have extra 20-30 000 € in their bank account waiting for spending.
imnotthatblonde
depends what you want to buy, a new vw polo is like 10k
TargetedAdBot
Heh... cheapest model 15k in Finland after taxes.
Ewelderguy
In the US is different by state and county but its usually anual. But allot of shops dont check if the car looks new/ cared for. 1/2
Ewelderguy
Some techs just walk around the car check lights and slap a sticker on. It is not well enforced. We need stricter enforcement and 2/3
Ewelderguy
Tougher drivers tests. I care to much aboit this.
DevonGronka
Here in Virginia, the car has to pass inspection, but the inspections are done by repair shops and not independent inspectors. It can be 1/2
DevonGronka
a pretty crooked system. lots of my friends have stories about replacing, say, wiper blades right before the inspection and the shop then2/3
DevonGronka
trying to tell them they need to replace their wiper blades in order to pass. It's like, who thought this was a good idea?
Hotfarts
If the shops suspect of dubious activity one can call VSP. The inspector can lose their license too. The stickers have serial # that can >
Hotfarts
Be tracked back to the shop that issued it.
twohearteddoctor
In Tennessee we used to have inspections but we stopped
derpaderps
Germany actually has a driving test as well. USA would likely have these things if the people weren't the fuel for the profit machines.
RecurringNightmare
"how am i supposed to know how to parallel park? no one ever tought me how to do that!" - american
CuteKittenMonster
You don't have driving tests in the USA? How do you get your driver's licence?
therealpdawg
"The USA" is a really big place. Yes, there are places with tougher driving tests and places with easier ones. It's not all the same.
SaltyJake
It’s best to think of all 50 states in the US as different countries in these situations. Different rules and laws in every one of them.
SaltyJake
Massachusetts has a 6 month learning permit period, followed by a written test, a 30 minute road drill with a state police officer, and /1
SaltyJake
then a 1 year probation period. Any infractions or accidents in the probation period can result in an extension or revoking the license.
derpaderps
20 questions (multiple choice) written, 5 minutes driving a mile around the DMV. Last I heard, Germany has 100+ and an extensive road test
enybi
Are you serious? That's ridiculous, I'm not fit to drive due to various problems and even I could pass that, that in no way shows competence
MadameCleo
Germany: physical exams for lorry drivers licence, also many hours driving with certified instructor before every test. Not so ridiculous.
SwagicalYololord
In Florida at least I had to take a 50ish question test to get my permit of which I had to have for a year before taking a ~30min driving>
CuteKittenMonster
Yes, you have to pass a multiple choice test with 100 out of 616 questions and you have to drive for an hour.
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
My driving school was right at an intersection. There were several people who failed as soon as they left the parking lot. :D
WhatzitTooya
Dont forget the mandatory 14 hours of driving lessons before that.
TargetedAdBot
Same for Finland, but annual. I though every country has these. But we get good statistics on what cars break easily.
DoYouWantUsToGetAntsBecauseThatsHowYouGetAnts
Yep in England it's an MOT (Ministry of Transport) certificate you need to aquire. But everyone has a friend who will pass anything!
imnotthatblonde
there have been a lot of people doing this caught since the rules changed but there are still some out there
imnotthatblonde
thing is they are putting people in danger, i know some traffic police who have pulled some scary scary things
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
German TÜV exported the concept (along with their services) to Turkey a few years ago, IIRC.
SidJorgenson
We have them on the east coast of the US, but its state by state here
End1ng
same for Sweden
RGnt
They are considering making the time between longer now, for some newer caras up to 5years. But then again Finns tend ot be good with tyres.
RGnt
And if we are not, cops will be :P
threepwood94
Or your snow is better to tires than Asphalt ;)
RGnt
But our snow is worse for the asphalt than tyres :\
deanr253
Where I live in the U.S. we only have an emissions/smog test bi-annually. It's a tax unless your car is over 25yrs old, electric, or hybrid
Alkuam2
I wonder how they would handle a new steam car.
Imixmywhiskeywithmilk
Ohio doesn't smog. Or inspect. Which is a good thing and a bad thing. You see some really sketchy not-road-worthy cars.
bigbootybigfoot
Do other states inspect?
DanielleHL
Texas does.
Spleadal
Not america sir
Dedeurmetdebaard
What?
OhMyGodTheyKilledBrianYouBastards
yes we do...
GronkIsTheSoundAGronkMakes
I do, and I’m American. From America.
ixxa2oo
You can get check ups but they're not legally REQUIRED here in the US as in some other countries... That's what they're saying...
Plood1
It's state by state. I know Ma requires one (I live here)
LurkerOfDarkness
Do you meet emission standards, and are you safe to drive?
GronkIsTheSoundAGronkMakes
I generally meet emission standards, except the day after buffalo wing night.
DROlD
Woah you dont have mandatory health checking for cars?
Cyranojoe
Nope. That just wouldn't be freedom, now would it? Also, tests are for nerds.
Cyranojoe
Different states may have different rules - in Cali, we have a smog inspection, but only every several years.
The701
Depends on the state. Pennsylvania has annual inspection and emissions check. Ohio, right next door, does not have inspection. Yes, as some
The701
other comments have said, there are some interesting moving piles of car parts on their roads.
Alkuam2
Or people. You can get away with being legally blind.
DROlD
How can you get the driving insurance if blind? Dont tell me it’s not required
heXonyou
Most states have yearly inspection for cars
eroso
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BonerDoner
Some US states require yearly inspections (but it's mainly just emissions/making sure all your lights work), others don't.
Vedar
So you just have people driving around with all these fucked up cars with bits falling off and whatever? No safety checks?
Counterfit
Basically, yes
BonerDoner
Yeah, sadly. If a car is noticeably a danger to the public (like bumper looks like it'll fly off) a cop can stop the car and give a ticket
The701
I guess enough people regard that as government overreach or taking our freedoms or some BS like that. So, no, not all states have those.
The701
They've probably got punishments if your negligence causes damage, but human beings also generally suck at risk assessment.