Yester day an elderly man killed 6 people walking along the road .Pls ask your doctor am i safe to drive? are my meds ok to drive with? iam a retired Instructor drove for 50 years turned my licence..In BC we get a yearly pass for $ 45.00. check with your bus or transit company The people were getting ready for a wedding
2007-08-26 05:00:40 · 14 answers · asked by Grand pa 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Teens, doing twice the posted speed limit, while texting their friends, concern me more.
2007-08-26 05:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by V-Starion 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
One incident can not condemn an entire age group.
AARP holds classes for seniors to get updated on the rules and to make them more aware of changes. for instance, we were taught to hold the steering wheel at 10 and 2. Now, with airbags in cars, they say use 9 and 3.
I suggest anyone over 50 take the class. Nominal cost that is more than offset by the savings on your car insurance.
The deadliest ages on the road are under 25. Insurance rates bear that out; car rental agencies often do not rent to them.
2007-08-26 16:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by Huba 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most seniors do not want to give up their driving privileges,even if they should.One told me to give up her car,was like putting both feet in the grave.She would not depend on her kids to take her where she wants to go.The bus systems here are bad and very dirty. The cabs are the same and terribly expensive.So,it is a problem.When I am driving and I see a senior I give them all the room I can.because you never know what they might do.I am 64 so I'm getting there,and I will probity be the same.
2007-08-26 23:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by lotteda717 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real story is that 50 or more people were doing a customary wedding walk from the bride's house to the husbands. It was at night on a rural road. They had a truck that was supposed to be following them with flashers on but it was having to turn around when this 71 y.o.guy plowed into them. It was so dark he couldn't see.
I think this could have happened to anyone.
2007-08-26 13:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every driver should have a compulsory medical and driving test every 5 years. At the age of 65, this should happen every year. And when I`m the Prime Minister, every driver will have to take the advanced driving test, and pass it.
2007-08-26 16:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by Twiggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't judge all older drivers because of one that killed 6 people.Most of them are responsible and do know there limit.The seniors I know only use there cars to make short trips and never drive on the highway.
2007-08-26 12:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by CRISTINA S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a driver, I have people call me to drive them places. I am 65 and so far have no problems but the day will come. I know, but how I hate it!!!
2007-08-26 22:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by Coop 366 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never have driven as I realized from the very beginning due to a serious medical condition I wouldn't be safe to drive
2007-08-26 15:36:50 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We kill less than teen agers and drunk drivers so give us a break.
2007-08-26 12:15:41 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am terrible with names, but Isatope (or whatever it is) was talking about this earlier. How awful for everyone. Take my license please... when the time comes.
2007-08-26 14:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by Granny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋