 Should over 70s be made to take a driving test? |
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 Nov 4 2010, 08:54 PM
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Shirley, and I risk reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally boring people here: we should have a periodic examination (increasing in frequency with age) to test out fitness to drive? That is if this is really an issue worth worrying about.
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Nov 4 2010, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Nov 4 2010, 09:47 PM)  *Mmmmm, Jenny Agutter* Sorry, what were you saying? Which part? Logan's run, according to my mum was a film in the 70s. To be honest I have not seen it. |
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Nov 4 2010, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE (HeatherW @ Nov 4 2010, 09:00 PM) Which part? Oh, all of Jenny Agutter's lovely. Sorry, normal programming has now been resumed. -------------------- Right an injustice - give Simon Kirby his allotment back!
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Nov 4 2010, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Nov 4 2010, 10:13 PM) Oh, all of Jenny Agutter's lovely. Sorry, normal programming has now been resumed. I suppose it is a male thing!!!! |
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Nov 4 2010, 09:24 PM
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I think a test of competency at 5 year intervals would be a great idea. Maybe lower the frequency to every two years over 60 years of age, and down to every year after you hit 70. I will hate it if I ever lose my independance because of it, but would hate to kill somebody even more.
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Nov 4 2010, 09:27 PM
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So to sum up - we are all mentally and physically able to work to 70 (surgeons, roofers, road works etc.,) but we are not physically or mentally fit to drive at 70 (or if you take Heathers view 40!!!!). What the .......
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Nov 4 2010, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE (Jayjay @ Nov 4 2010, 09:27 PM) So to sum up - we are all mentally and physically able to work to 70 (surgeons, roofers, road works etc.,) but we are not physically or mentally fit to drive at 70 (or if you take Heathers view 40!!!!). What the ....... That sounds about right. 
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Nov 4 2010, 09:31 PM
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But we are not ALL mentally and physically able to work till 70. And it's not about being able to do a job it's about using a lethal weapon without killing anybody.
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Nov 4 2010, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE (Jayjay @ Nov 4 2010, 10:27 PM) So to sum up - we are all mentally and physically able to work to 70 (surgeons, roofers, road works etc.,) but we are not physically or mentally fit to drive at 70 (or if you take Heathers view 40!!!!). What the ....... That is something to throw at the government if they bring the 70s thing up I suppose. But I still stick to my 40, that is until I reach it. Then we extend it. |
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Nov 4 2010, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 4 2010, 10:31 PM) But we are not ALL mentally and physically able to work till 70. And it's not about being able to do a job it's about using a lethal weapon without killing anybody. What about walking frames? Some old man whacked me over the shines with it. If they can do that with walking frames just imagine what they can do with cars? |
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Nov 4 2010, 09:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 4 2010, 09:31 PM) But we are not ALL mentally and physically able to work till 70. And it's not about being able to do a job it's about using a lethal weapon without killing anybody. It is only a killing machine in the wrong hands... and that could apply to youngsters as well... in fact more so. |
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Nov 4 2010, 09:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Hence my post #65 about everyone beiong tested for competancy at 5 year intervals.
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Nov 4 2010, 09:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 4 2010, 09:51 PM) Hence my post #65 about everyone beiong tested for competancy at 5 year intervals. That would be fair, instead of discriminating against one section of the community. |
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