wrapyouincold Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm open for discussion. I'm personally on the fence pending the day, and my attitude. Just want to hear some opinions. There are some drivers over the age of 70 that do drive well but others are just so poor and should be off the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 YOU ARE 1000% CORRECT! I LOVE THE LITTLE OLD WOMEN ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 45 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE (HAMMER LANE) AS US TRUCKERS TEND TO CALL IT SHE CANT EVEN SEE OVER THE STEERING WHEEL! SHOOT ME IF I GET THAT OLD AND DO THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrapyouincold Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 YOU ARE 1000% CORRECT! I LOVE THE LITTLE OLD WOMEN ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 45 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE (HAMMER LANE) AS US TRUCKERS TEND TO CALL IT SHE CANT EVEN SEE OVER THE STEERING WHEEL! SHOOT ME IF I GET THAT OLD AND DO THAT! Can I first shoot your cap lock button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 sorry, my fault i just got into the post you started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrapyouincold Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 sorry, my fault i just got into the post you started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 YOU ARE 1000% CORRECT! I LOVE THE LITTLE OLD WOMEN ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 45 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE (HAMMER LANE) AS US TRUCKERS TEND TO CALL IT SHE CANT EVEN SEE OVER THE STEERING WHEEL! SHOOT ME IF I GET THAT OLD AND DO THAT! you are such a schmuck with this avatar of yours. i likes the suicide one better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrapyouincold Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 you are such a schmuck with this avatar of yours. i likes the suicide one better I had to get rid of it. Apparently it offended to many people. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I had to get rid of it. Apparently it offended to many people. sorry I had a problem with your bacon pic yesterday, but now I am getting used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm open for discussion. I'm personally on the fence pending the day, and my attitude. Just want to hear some opinions. There are some drivers over the age of 70 that do drive well but others are just so poor and should be off the road. Should there be an age limit for drivers? YES, Absolutely!!! I would say it should be about between 45, and 85, give or take a year or two. And that's the truth! guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointrider Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Should there be an age limit for drivers? YES, Absolutely!!! I would say it should be about between 45, and 85, give or take a year or two. And that's the truth! guest that's a tough call. my father in law is 72 and very active and quite with it (avid fisherman blah, blah) and while he drives agonizingly slow, he doesn't make any mistakes. if he were to lose his ability to drive it would totally crush him. i too am on the fence as i can see both sides and have rolled my eyes at more than one geriactic driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Guestinger Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 that's a tough call. my father in law is 72 and very active and quite with it (avid fisherman blah, blah) and while he drives agonizingly slow, he doesn't make any mistakes. if he were to lose his ability to drive it would totally crush him. i too am on the fence as i can see both sides and have rolled my eyes at more than one geriactic driver. Simple solution: test (for free) each driver annually after the age of 65. Take them on the highway, take them on the new JC circle, take them anywhere. If they do the speed limit, if they use proper lanes, if they obey traffic laws, if they pass an eye exam them give them a license. If not, good bye license, hello public transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Driving slow in traffic is not safe. It interrupts traffic flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Simple solution: test (for free) each driver annually after the age of 65. Take them on the highway, take them on the new JC circle, take them anywhere. If they do the speed limit, if they use proper lanes, if they obey traffic laws, if they pass an eye exam them give them a license. If not, good bye license, hello public transportation. I have been a supporter of mandatory testing for many years. It would allow the capable drivers to continue, and weed out the problematic ones. The eye exam alone would eliminate much of the problem. You can't leave the decision up to family members, it doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointrider Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I have been a supporter of mandatory testing for many years. It would allow the capable drivers to continue, and weed out the problematic ones. The eye exam alone would eliminate much of the problem. You can't leave the decision up to family members, it doesn't work. you're right about not letting family members decide. but you'd have to test everyone i don't see how the 65 and over thing would fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Patriot Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you think it's bad around here, your playing russian roulette driving in Florida. Those blue hairs are every where. They can't see through a steering wheel. After being hit 4 times in one month, I quit my job and moved home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lester Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I'm open for discussion. I'm personally on the fence pending the day, and my attitude. Just want to hear some opinions. There are some drivers over the age of 70 that do drive well but others are just so poor and should be off the road. Maybe you should find a Fort Lauderdale website and start this post. I think you would have much better support than the posters here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest weed Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Reminds me of me when I'm driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misanthrope Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I love getting hit by old drivers and having their insurance pay me! Nothing better than slamming on the brakes and collecting $2000 and having a rental car to beat on for a week while my car gets fixed. I'm driving a 2002 Nissan that's been paid for many times over by old people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I love getting hit by old drivers and having their insurance pay me! Nothing better than slamming on the brakes and collecting $2000 and having a rental car to beat on for a week while my car gets fixed. I'm driving a 2002 Nissan that's been paid for many times over by old people. That's not even funny. You could kill someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racist Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I love getting hit by old drivers and having their insurance pay me! Nothing better than slamming on the brakes and collecting $2000 and having a rental car to beat on for a week while my car gets fixed. I'm driving a 2002 Nissan that's been paid for many times over by old people. darn why didn' t I think of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misanthrope Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 That's not even funny. You could kill someone.Lighten up, I'm just kidding. You can't believe everything you read. I've been in 4 accidents and they were all old people at fault(I would've avoided them if I could). I was in one stupidity incident and that was the fault of a young female teacher in Binghamton. She was so stupid it couldn't be accidental, she crossed the double yellow and ran into me while I was parked. I liked the payout on that one because it was more than I paid for that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moving to FL Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Lighten up, I'm just kidding. You can't believe everything you read. I've been in 4 accidents and they were all old people at fault(I would've avoided them if I could). I was in one stupidity incident and that was the fault of a young female teacher in Binghamton. She was so stupid it couldn't be accidental, she crossed the double yellow and ran into me while I was parked. I liked the payout on that one because it was more than I paid for that car. ha ha wow what an idiot that teacher is She probably taught drivers ed at Binghamton based on the way those kids drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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