Transport: From Point A to Point B

Transport options have changed the world drastically in the past centuries, and not everybody would call it for the better. With more places to go than ever before, we’re in a dreadful hurry to get there so much that we hardly notice the journey. We can experience all kinds of different cultures, but may lose our own selves along the way. The world has become so fast that we sacrifice a bit of relaxation in order to get things done quicker, which may be a good thing, since we’re polluting the earth so fast that we’re running out of time to enjoy it.



The increased possibilities of transport certainly have their advantages, but there are drawbacks as well, which many are beginning to see. When the railroads were first built, many poets bemoaned the tarnished landscape. What would they say about our highways? The landscape is certainly destroyed with cars and parking lots everywhere you look. The advantages, though, are fairly clear. Transport has allowed for economic growth and for many luxuries otherwise unavailable. People can travel easier and experience new places and different ideas without having to leave home forever. We’ve become accustomed to the luxuries of modern transport as well as the fast-paced lifestyle we’ve built up around it.



Now, though, the whole system comes under question again. Is it ethical to fly on an airplane? Or to eat imported kiwis in the middle of January? All these luxuries we took for granted are being considered at a much deeper level, and the perils of our modern transport system are called to account.

Transport Laws

The transport laws of the world are continuously changing and simply because you aren’t aware of them don't mean you aren’t obligated to oblige by them. When many of us were infants there were no such things as seatbelt laws or car seat laws, but as safety concerns for children grew, the transport laws regarding children changed dramatically in just a few short years. The same applies to the transport laws of today. Especially if you are traveling abroad you need to be aware of the current transport laws and be sure to adhere to them.

There are many transport laws that may seem to be out of touch with reality, but the laws are there just the same. For instance, in California, if someone leaps out in front of your car on a suicide mission and you hit them, the law states that you are still responsible for their death. It seems like just one of the many transport laws that requires reworking as there is not much you can do to avoid the jumper on the overpass who decides to leap on your car. Nevertheless, being aware of the transport laws can help you stay in a neutral position should something unfortunate happen.

As more transport laws continue to change, more people need to be aware of the changes. Our world is growing smaller and a driver’s license from the United States, Canada, or European countries can be interchanged with other driver’s licensing laws. This means you don’t have to take a test on local transport laws in order to rent a car in a foreign country but you will still be held liable for any violations that may occur.