Old Drivers - Page 3

Mr Aleks · 25-07-2007, 20:12

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Originally Posted by garinda

I think all drivers should be tested every three years, regardless of age. The bad driving, and lack of courtesy exhibited by mainly young drivers, is appalling.

I work on the road and it is mainly Mr BMW or Mr merc that seem to think that they have right of way over everyone. Old drivers are a pain as they trundle along at 20-25 in a 30 area and 40 on a dual carriage way. Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

garinda · 25-07-2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Aleks

Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

Try ringing your bell more.

entwisi · 25-07-2007, 21:16

sad muppet that I am I know what sort of car that is...................

davo69 · 25-07-2007, 21:23

it would be worth lots of money if that would have been a golley wog next to noddey

jambutty · 25-07-2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Aleks

I work on the road and it is mainly Mr BMW or Mr merc that seem to think that they have right of way over everyone. Old drivers are a pain as they trundle along at 20-25 in a 30 area and 40 on a dual carriage way. Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

Just because a road sign shows 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 mph it doesn’t mean that everyone has to dash along at that speed. The road sign is a SPEED LIMIT meaning that you must not exceed that limit and that means that you can travel at any speed UNDER that limit subject to the road conditions.

I find that Mr BMW and Mr Merc, as you put it, have more respect for their vehicles to try and force their right of way. It is silly to generalise a driver by the car he drives but if you must go down that road then I would suggest that most 4 x 4 drivers are the ones who are pushy.

Drivers in vans of any colour are the real pain in the butt. They hurtle around as if they own the road and try to push the car in front to go faster by tailgating.

Ianto.W. · 26-07-2007, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Aleks

I work on the road and it is mainly Mr BMW or Mr merc that seem to think that they have right of way over everyone. Old drivers are a pain as they trundle along at 20-25 in a 30 area and 40 on a dual carriage way. Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

I'm sorry my actions have brought you distress, but my feet cannot join in the queue.
I'm afraid I have problems with getting around-I'm not quick and lively like you.
It takes me some time to get anything done, which is why I'm not shopping at dawn.
I do hope one day yo'ure not in the 'same boat', otherwise you'll be feeling forlorn.
Just try to have patience with people like me, we'd all like our health in full bloom, It's not like we are pushing to get way ahead.
We just need a little more room. Mrs A Samuels.
Enfield, Middlesex. via Daily Mail.

WillowTheWhisp · 26-07-2007, 08:57

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Originally Posted by entwisi

sad muppet that I am I know what sort of car that is...................

So do I.

It's a Noddy Car!!!

entwisi · 26-07-2007, 09:23

Nope, try again

b.joel · 26-07-2007, 09:52

I agree with Jambutty, retesting is impracticlal, I think that people over a certain age should look at themselves and ask the question "am I fit to drive" or better stile a close relative should ask. My Father was over 80 and I had to tell him to call it a day before he killed himself or caused anaccident, he took my advice.

garinda · 26-07-2007, 10:09

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Originally Posted by b.joel

I agree with Jambutty, retesting is impracticlal, I think that people over a certain age should look at themselves and ask the question "am I fit to drive" or better stile a close relative should ask. My Father was over 80 and I had to tell him to call it a day before he killed himself or caused anaccident, he took my advice.

Some people might not have concerned relatives, or even if they do, choose to ignore their advice.

jambutty · 26-07-2007, 11:13

The current system may not be perfect but its what we have now and tinkering with it will only discriminate against some drivers.

To all those under 65’s clammering to get the older drivers off the road just remember that one day you too may reach 65+ and when you do your view will change.

So be careful what you wish for today.