Why do you have to test and be certified to drive a car but any 3yr old can go skiing down a giant hill ???

Answer 1

LMAO
Well skiing came first before cars so I have to say is that you learn training at a young age so when you get older, you can get in that car and do what you have to do!

Answer 2

That's a pretty interesting questions. I would say that while it may be possible to hurt another person skiing, you are many, many times more likely to hurt another person driving a car. It's more about the safety of others, than the safety of the driver. As an avid cyclist, I think they should raise the driving age to at least 18 everyone in the US. Most of bike/car conflicts occur with irresponsible teenagers. I'm not sure that 16 or 17 year olds have the maturiy to handle a car,which is the most dangerous, widespread weapon there is. Skiing is also much safer in general than getting in a car.

Answer 3

They make skis small enough for a small child, but they don't make automobiles with engines for a small child. A small child couldn't reach the pedals or see over the dashboard. Skiing you are at personal risk, unlike driving an auotmobile which puts others in danger as well. There is a reason they don't have skiing insurance.

Answer 4

When you drive, you're placing others at risk, so you have an obligation to prove your competence. When you ski, by far the greatest risk is to yourself. You can run into other people skiing, but they chose to be there and take on that risk. On the other hand, it's assumed that people have to drive to live their normal lives, so they don't have much choice about being out on the road. Since you're placing people at risk who don't have a choice about it, that makes it especially important that you demonstrate you're a safe driver.

All in all, it's surprising they don't test drivers a lot more stringently.

Answer 5

You wouldn't take a 3 year-old on a giant hill their first time out anyways. They call it the "Bunny Hill" for a reason, you learn there and once u feel more confident, you step up to bigger and bigger etc. Automobiles can kill and plus your putting more people at risk with a car. Interesting idea, but there's more logic behind it than you might see.