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Stumped 14-02-2010 22:03

Re: To old to drive?
 
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 787254)
I don't agree that there is a right position for your hands. I think you should hold the wheel in a position that is comfortable for you that still allows you to drive safely.

On the motorway I usually have one hand at 3 o'clock on the steering wheel. I have avoided many near misses form cars pulling into my path ect and always feel fully in control of the car.

And yes I do use my mirrors all the time. I like to know who is where around me.

All modern cars have the light/indicator controls set around the ten-to-two position which time and experience has evaluated at the best position by which to maintain proper control of said vehicle.

Neil 14-02-2010 22:27

Re: To old to drive?
 
its just where my hand ends up with my arm on the door rest.

lindsay ormerod 14-02-2010 23:10

Re: To old to drive?
 
Heart attacks ( and I believe this will be the result of the post mortem) are no respecters of age, I have a friend who has had one just this friday, a young man, with a wife and 2 kids, an ex rugby player, fit and well built. He is in Blackpool Hospital now. If I had a God I would offer a prayer. Life is fleeting and much as it has pained me this week thinking "if only she had stopped for a minute or been that minute later getting out of Wilkinsons."...you have to accept that is destiny, crap though it may seem.

cashman 15-02-2010 07:02

Re: To old to drive?
 
have followed this tragic story,whilst away, my thoughts are heart attacks n stuff like that are no respectors of age, but eyesight, response times etc sure are, used to know a guy who croaked 3 years back, he stopped driving one day at 67, cos he felt he had lost summat in driving prowess, unlike what kate says, i will stop, the time i feel i aint up to the mark, personally i think anyone who continues when they know they aint up to it, are thoughtless, selfish pigs, but quite a few of those about.:rolleyes:

Stumped 15-02-2010 17:46

Re: To old to drive?
 
Debates like this one, and the recent discussion on the why's and wherefores of roundabout negotiation are only to be welcomed on a site like this. Any debate that gets people thinking about their shortcomings or otherwise can only result in a better level of concentration when out and about on 'The Queen's Highway'.


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