have the dvla gone mad?! - SV650.org

17-11-06, 09:08 PM

this is just scary! anyone live nearby?

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2080438.html?menu=

17-11-06, 09:19 PM

I am glad I am not in Wales then!

Steve · 17-11-06, 09:23 PM

OH POOO
I live in Swansea home of the incompetent.

17-11-06, 09:38 PM

That's what I call a pair of specs

17-11-06, 09:53 PM

Somebody give the poor guy a cornea transplant...Or summat.

17-11-06, 11:08 PM

Although I beleive that they should really change the eyesight rules for driving, Those that have 20-20 vision dont bloody use it !!!

I was following a driver today who made three dangerous errors in less than 60 seconds. The first was pulling away from a flashing amber without checking it was clear and nearly cleared up a bunch of school kids. second, lane changing without indication and teh third was poor lane discipline (wandering across the lines). After I managed to get passed while shaking my head she was ranting and raving at me !!!!

I know that as riders we see this every day but it dont half make you wonder sometimes!! The irony is that this chap would probably make more use of his poor eyesight than a lot do with perfect vision.

(p.s I wouldnt let him read a paper in the sun with them glasses on !!)

17-11-06, 11:15 PM

Mr Davies is currently taking lessons from his father, Anthony, as his last instructor abandoned him without any notice or explanation.

Balky001 · 18-11-06, 08:36 AM

I think if he passes the eyesight test then he has every right to drive - but I do think they should make hime drive an ice-cream van with the chimes on loud so people know where he is from a mile away.

18-11-06, 09:14 AM

The DVLA can revoke your license on many medical conditions but as far as I am aware due
to his age it would be a matter of self-certification and if he has stated he has adequate vision until this is questioned by an authority he can drive. I think in the interest of safety everybody should have to pass a medical before any type of driving license is granted

N.B. BUT KEEP HIM IN SOME REMOTE WELSH VALLEY PLEASE

18-11-06, 10:15 AM

i'm assuming he's passed the dvla eyesight test and that's why he's admitting he drives. if he mounts kerbs because of his sight all that says to me is that the dvla test is wrong. if he's mounting it because he's a crap driver, that's something else...it doesn't actually say why he mounted it (no explanation from him).

17-11-06, 09:08 PM	#1
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	have the dvla gone mad?! this is just scary! anyone live nearby? http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2080438.html?menu=

17-11-06, 09:23 PM	#3
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Swansea South Wales Posts: 150	OH POOO I live in Swansea home of the incompetent. __________________ Dreams & Screams go hand in hand

18-11-06, 08:36 AM	#8
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	I think if he passes the eyesight test then he has every right to drive - but I do think they should make hime drive an ice-cream van with the chimes on loud so people know where he is from a mile away. __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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17-11-06, 09:19 PM	#2
Nostrils Guest Posts: n/a	I am glad I am not in Wales then!

17-11-06, 09:38 PM	#4
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	That's what I call a pair of specs

17-11-06, 09:53 PM	#5
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Somebody give the poor guy a cornea transplant...Or summat.

17-11-06, 11:08 PM	#6
Rog Guest Posts: n/a	Although I beleive that they should really change the eyesight rules for driving, Those that have 20-20 vision dont bloody use it !!! I was following a driver today who made three dangerous errors in less than 60 seconds. The first was pulling away from a flashing amber without checking it was clear and nearly cleared up a bunch of school kids. second, lane changing without indication and teh third was poor lane discipline (wandering across the lines). After I managed to get passed while shaking my head she was ranting and raving at me !!!! I know that as riders we see this every day but it dont half make you wonder sometimes!! The irony is that this chap would probably make more use of his poor eyesight than a lot do with perfect vision. (p.s I wouldnt let him read a paper in the sun with them glasses on !!)

17-11-06, 11:15 PM	#7
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Mr Davies is currently taking lessons from his father, Anthony, as his last instructor abandoned him without any notice or explanation.

18-11-06, 09:14 AM	#9
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	The DVLA can revoke your license on many medical conditions but as far as I am aware due to his age it would be a matter of self-certification and if he has stated he has adequate vision until this is questioned by an authority he can drive. I think in the interest of safety everybody should have to pass a medical before any type of driving license is granted N.B. BUT KEEP HIM IN SOME REMOTE WELSH VALLEY PLEASE

18-11-06, 10:15 AM	#10
muffles Guest Posts: n/a	i'm assuming he's passed the dvla eyesight test and that's why he's admitting he drives. if he mounts kerbs because of his sight all that says to me is that the dvla test is wrong. if he's mounting it because he's a crap driver, that's something else...it doesn't actually say why he mounted it (no explanation from him).