It was not uncommon to be told a new driver sign was not displayed because adults took the sign as a signal to bully the new driver.

I thought that was just a convenient excuse to give a police officer when a driver couldn't be bothered to make sure the required sign was in place. After all, who wouldn't realize a new driver deserved more room and a little leeway for mistakes because they were just beginning their driving career?

Fast forward to a recent drive home from work. I looked left to see I........

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