Halloween Tale

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

My old man flew in the RAF in WW2.

That doesn't prove his fitness to drive now though.

Originally Posted by Richie

My dad is 73 next birthday, I don't think he'd thank you very much for that comment, As he's still biking and driving everyday. Please don't tar everybody with the same brush.


Also a lack of public transport in rural area might be a major factor into people of older years driving.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

My old man flew in the RAF in WW2.If you work out how old that makes him and he is still driving.He doesnt go down the motorway in the wrong direction and has a pretty much unblemished record.Why should he have his license taken away just because some other bint of similar age cant drive?
Gross disrespect for the generation who saved this country from conquest IMO,and some people should know better.You know who you are Im sure.

No dis respect to either, but i am sure that now neither of your folks are as agile or as sharp at reacting to quick hapening situations as they once were.

me thinking that they the 75+ should have their licence revoked has nothingto do with me not being greatful or respectful for the sacrifice they gave for their country and our future.

yes i agree that lack of public transportis a big issue for keping a lot of people on the road.

I think the age and condition of a driver shouldbe taken in to concideration when insurers decide who is at fault. I need glases for driving and if i was caught after an accident and it was my fault cos i did not see something then it would be my fault, just as i think if an old frail slow reacting driver caused an accident they shold be to blame.

[Biker Biggles]

One mad bat of 82 cant tell which way to drive down a motorway does not mean the other million drivers over 75 are equally stupid.Its no more sensible than saying that no one under 25 should be allowed to drive because they are all too impulsive and immature.Its an individual thing.You are either fit to drive or not,whatever your age.
As it happens,every driver over the age of 70 needs to renew their license every three years with a health check which is the correct way to deal with failing abilities rather than random sweeping statements based on prejudice.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

One mad bat of 82 cant tell which way to drive down a motorway does not mean the other million drivers over 75 are equally stupid.Its no more sensible than saying that no one under 25 should be allowed to drive because they are all too impulsive and immature.Its an individual thing.You are either fit to drive or not,whatever your age.
As it happens,every driver over the age of 70 needs to renew their license every three years with a health check which is the correct way to deal with failing abilities rather than random sweeping statements based on prejudice.

Hard to disagree with that, therefore I won't even try.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

One mad bat of 82 cant tell which way to drive down a motorway does not mean the other million drivers over 75 are equally stupid.Its no more sensible than saying that no one under 25 should be allowed to drive because they are all too impulsive and immature.Its an individual thing.You are either fit to drive or not,whatever your age.
As it happens,every driver over the age of 70 needs to renew their license every three years with a health check which is the correct way to deal with failing abilities rather than random sweeping statements based on prejudice.

I think every year would be better!

Originally Posted by neio79

No dis respect to either, but i am sure that now neither of your folks are as agile or as sharp at reacting to quick hapening situations as they once were.

me thinking that they the 75+ should have their licence revoked has nothingto do with me not being greatful or respectful for the sacrifice they gave for their country and our future.

yes i agree that lack of public transportis a big issue for keping a lot of people on the road.

I think the age and condition of a driver shouldbe taken in to concideration when insurers decide who is at fault. I need glases for driving and if i was caught after an accident and it was my fault cos i did not see something then it would be my fault, just as i think if an old frail slow reacting driver caused an accident they shold be to blame.

You ride a motorbike and get shot at for a living.

If you really consider old people a serious risk on the road then I suggest before worrying about them you sell your bike and quit your job first.

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

You ride a motorbike and get shot at for a living.

If you really consider old people a serious risk on the road then I suggest before worrying about them you sell your bike and quit your job first.

True, and yet I still fear old people more!! That is how much their road craft worries me.

If you can't control your bowels. What hope have you of controlling a car?

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

If you can't control your bowels. What hope have you of controlling a car?

Neio has trouble with his bowels?

Originally Posted by Kinvig

erm, my take: Ownvership of a drivers licence is a PRVILEGE not a right.

How can it be a privilege to have a licence? You do your training, you take your test, you pay for your vehicle, pay to tax and insure it... In a free world it is NOT a 'privilege' that someone on high has seen to grant the masses.

Yes, re-test, re-train to keep safe standards but by no means should you consider it a privilege to drive. That's utterly ridiculous. If you attain the standards required for safe driving it is your RIGHT to do so.