• waitmarks@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    What about making these massive trucks require a CDL to drive? Sure some would be dedicated enough to do it, but im sure most people would see that requirement and just get something more reasonable.

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      5 months ago

      I think a CDL would be overkill, but having a separate license like with motorcycles wouldn’t be too bad and could be based of curb weight + hauling and towing capacity so that it covers ridiculously oversized SUVs.

      Size could play a factor too, which would encourage the companies to build for target sizes and weights instead of just going bigger constantly.