I seriously believe that some personality types should be excluded from driving. Recklessness is symptomatic of depression and other mental health conditions. I seriously think that driving is a priviledge and not a right and that if somebody has a mental impairment to safe driving then their license should be revoked. Police should have the right to determine who in society might be suffering from the types of mental illness that is dangerous to other drivers (speeding off after witnessing the results of a fatal accident for example)... they then should demand a psychiatric report and if that confirms a negative result then exclusions should apply for a set period until re-testing. Support evidence from doctors/teachers should also form part of the report so lying under interview can't be attempted. I'm not saying all people suffering from depression should be excluded... only repeat offenders that come under the attention of police. Yet another reason why mental health issues NEED to be taken more seriously by the government in terms of funding!
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