Life — January 12, 1928 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Life" Magazine - "Driver's License" Cartoon This appears to be a satirical cartoon about automobile licensing, likely from the early 20th century when driver's licenses were new regulations. The cartoon shows a man in a car encountering what appears to be a police officer or authority figure examining his vehicle. The satire likely mocks the bureaucratic process of obtaining driving privileges—a new governmental requirement that many found intrusive or absurd. The figure on the left's exaggerated posture suggests mockery of official inspection procedures. The text "Driver's License" at the bottom confirms this is social commentary on emerging automotive regulations. Given the vintage style and "Life" magazine's satirical tradition, this probably critiques either the hassle of new licensing laws or questions about who should be permitted to drive—a common satirical target during early motoring's expansion.