Attempting to Receive a Maryland License, While You Have a Foreign License.
wow. Perhaps it’s because I’m old, but it’s been ages since I’ve given a second thought to my license. Well, aside from the other day when I misplaced it, but that’s not what I’m referring to.
Nick needs a license. Nick needs a Maryland License. Nick now needs to take a 3 hour drug and alcohol test to receive said license. Say what? Nick is 30, I’m pretty sure he knows not to drink and drive at this point. The test is for anyone who hasn’t been licensed in the United States before and this provision somehow stems from the Patriot Act. I’m not entirely sure how, but that’s what the DMV people say.
The only problem? The test is insane. It’s the 2010 equivalent of “Reefer Madness”.
Our favorite gems (of the first 3 pages) included statements such as:
The morning after a bout of heavy alcohol usage many people will complain of headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, shakiness, and muddled thinking. However, these unpleasant feelings appear to deter no one from going on another binge.
One of the top 20 causes of accident injuries is the 12,000 injuries per year blamed on bar stools, which presumably occurred when drinkers occupying the stools fell from them
You are probably wondering what we can teach you about alcohol and drugs that you don’t already know, particularly about alcohol. Some of you think it tastes good.
Resistance to infection is lessened, and death due to tuberculosis and pneumonia is common.
It is a well publicized fact that Heroin is less harmful than Alcohol.
Seriously? I almost understand the idea of this test for young men and women about to test for their license. However, the layout and tone of the prep material is foolish, and personally, I’m not convinced it’s all together fact based. There have got to be better ways of educating our youth (and my husband) about responsible alcohol consumption.
January 4th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Wow…barstools are dangerous!
Those gems of information are hilarious, yet totally ridiculous! Although, some people don’t have common sense to know these things I guess?
January 7th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
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