Should Seniors Drive?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Vadym, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. htmlindex

    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    #21
    If they drive slow on the road & block my way, they shouldn't be on the road :p

    I've actually seem a couple of oldies on the road drive fast overtaking everybody. Those type of seniors should be allowed to stay on the road. ;)
     
    htmlindex, Jul 31, 2007 IP
  2. timsdd

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    #22
    they should at least downgrade their 4 ton 1970's tank cars
    to something like this ;)
     

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  3. cool_78

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    #23
    I guess they could drive if they pass their driving exams.
     
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    #24
    Those tank cars are awesome tho! :cool:
     
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  5. timsdd

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    #25
    I was trying to find a picture but couldn't think of any makes/models and then I remembered PLYMOUTH BEHEMOTH!! :cool:
     

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  6. Yankee0306

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    #26
    Ban drivers under 21. They scare me worse than senior drivers.
     
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    #27
    No way, they should be banned and I agree with you Yankee0306, all drivers under 21 should not be allowed on the roads either.
     
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  8. Bebicul

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    #28
    How about making it harder to get your license instead of banning?

    And making everyone take driving classes, not learning from your parents.

    I was coming from work one day and this teenage girl kept changing lanes and speeding, no signaling, tailgating, being stupid. So, the next traffic light I get next to her:

    Me: "Wow, you drive like a NASCAR pilot(I would have said rally)"

    She: "Thanks! And I only got my license 2 months ago."

    Me: "Nooo!:rolleyes: Who taught you to drive like that?"

    She: "My mom! :D"

    Me: "So, she's as stupid as you are...?"

    She: :eek:

    Many people have an attitude problem, especially women in the US. My sister is the same. I hate being in her car. On the other hand, my girlfriend drives really careful and I was amazed of how fast she reacts when in danger of being hit by somebody who doesn't check their mirror when changing lanes
     
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  9. Cylon

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    #29
    what's wrong with Smart cars? they get **** crash ratings.
     
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  10. SephirothXI

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    #30
    As long as they're fit to drive, why not? Age doesn't matter.
     
    SephirothXI, Jul 31, 2007 IP
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    #31
    They are better drivers than teenage girls or boys for that matter driving the new car daddy just bought them for the most part =)
     
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  12. SephirothXI

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    #32
    I agree, and it bugs me how silly teenagers push up the insurance for young drivers.
     
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    #33
    Having lost my Grandmother to a car accident last month I can say that, while some elderly people really shouldn't be driving, some states have higher than average retirement communities. Florida is a good example and the simple fact is that in these communities the elderly are a big voting block and limiting their ability to drive would amount to political suicide.

    That being said I'm generally more fearful of young drivers.
     
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    #34
    cars don't kill people, idiot drivers kill people.

    thin the herd ;) :p
     
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  15. SephirothXI

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    #35
    If a doctor thinks someone isn't fit to drive then that should be enough to prevent them driving. It should be a law everywhere.
     
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    #36
    Yea it is pretty brutal, I am 23 and have been driving since I was 16, 2-3 hours a day sometimes more and have not had a single accident (part of that is good luck/ someone upstairs likes me don't get me wrong) and my rates are still higher than a friend of myn who is 27 has totaled 2 vehicles and we have the same insurance carrier. Age discrimination FTL
     
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    #37
    No, and neither should farmers.
     
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    #38
    They even cant see whats going on the road so i don't think they are eligible to drive.
     
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    #39
    Stupid thread. What does age have to do with anything. Driver's licenses should be issued based on one's ABILITY to drive after putting someone through several tests. I've been driving since I was 10-11 years old & I was a better driver then than many 30-40 year olds. I'm not kidding.
     
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  20. Chris Blood

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    #40
    they shouldn't be able to drive.
     
    Chris Blood, Aug 1, 2007 IP