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You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
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if you are really unable to drive safely, because your reaction time is too slow, or you just can not hear well enough to be aware of oncoming vehicles, then, you should have someone else drive for yo
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You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at September 25, 2012 1:53 PM EDT
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if you are really unable to drive safely, because your reaction time is too slow, or you just can not hear well enough to be aware of oncoming vehicles, then, you should have someone else drive for you. But, doesn't it seem that there are some simple things that could be changed to make it easier for older drivers? for example, why are the sirens set to high sounds, when elderly people have the most trouble hearing high sounds, but , most can still hear lower frequency sounds just fine. Are you still driving, but, not sure if you are still safe?? Are you able to hear lower sounds, but, not high pitched ones?? How can you tell when you should stop driving altogether?? |
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Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at January 17, 2013 8:45 AM EST
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I totally agree, So many elderly continue to drive when they know they are impaired or on many medications that impare them. I have several customers where I work that walk with walkers, cannot see and are very shakey that I watch go out and drive away! Scary! I know my family will advise me and I certainy hope I will be intelligent and sharp enough to appreciate their guidence. I know it's hard to give up your fredom but do we really want to put others in danger? There should be testing EVERY year after a certain age and a mandatory drug certificate from you Dr. stating what meds your on and if he deems it safe for you to drive. |
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Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at February 5, 2013 9:17 AM EST
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Just in: AARP Driver Safety Hosts Black History Month Promotion in February ! AARP Driver Safety is celebrating Black History Month by inviting members and non-members to take its online course at a discounted rate of $5 during the month of February. Be safe on the roads! |
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Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at February 22, 2013 10:42 AM EST
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In Response to Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!: I totally agree, So many elderly continue to drive when they know they are impaired or on many medications that impare them. I have several customers where I work that walk with walkers, cannot see and are very shaky that I watch go out and drive away! Scary! I know my family will advise me and I certainy hope I will be intelligent and sharp enough to appreciate their guidence. I know it's hard to give up your fredom but do we really want to put others in danger? There should be testing EVERY year after a certain age and a mandatory drug certificate from your Dr. stating what meds you're on and if he deems it safe for you to drive. Posted by vegaspeach Dear vegaspeach, Try this video , if you want to learn how to drive better! |
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Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at March 1, 2013 9:50 AM EST
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I just turned 80 and just got my driver license and livind in Tampa Fl.and don't tell me I am to old to drive,i just came back from Berlin Germany been living there for 10 years didn't need a car over there so my driver license expired my wife passed away last year so here I am where you need a car to get around and I took driving lessons and the instructor gave me passing grade for my good driving I got a license to prove it,besides been driving sinse 18 years of age except when I lived overseas. gookydu1 |
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Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at March 6, 2013 9:14 PM EST
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This is definitely a bad topic to talk about. There is never an ideal answer. So, what do we do - nothing. If it's your parent, you are not old enough to discuss their driving with them. Don't mention giving up the driver's license. That's the immortal sin. Best you can do is leave it alone once you have given your opinion. Dad who is 92 years old got sick - was in the hospital for 3 months - legs had become so weak, he could not lift them to apply brakes, gas pedal and could not turn his neck to see, etc. He could not drive anymore. His license expired on his birthday and he has not tried to renew them. Now, someone comes in and drives him where he wants to go. Mom is 93 years old and is still driving. Until she decides not to drive anymore, we don't say a word either. Just keep her and others in our prayers when she's behind the wheel. |
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Re: You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!
posted at April 7, 2013 5:03 PM EDT
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In Response to You're Too Old To Drive- Get off the roads!: if you are really unable to drive safely, because your reaction time is too slow, or you just can not hear well enough to be aware of oncoming vehicles, then, you should have someone else drive for you. But, doesn't it seem that there are some simple things that could be changed to make it easier for older drivers? for example, why are the sirens set to high sounds, when elderly people have the most trouble hearing high sounds, but , most can still hear lower frequency sounds just fine. Are you still driving, but, not sure if you are still safe?? Are you able to hear lower sounds, but, not high pitched ones?? How can you tell when you should stop driving altogether?? Posted by BettyCM When I turned 16, me and my parents talked about me wanting to drive an automobile. The cars that were built around the 1920s were stick shift, no power steering and no seatbelts. Today's cars have more safety features onboard compaired to back then. The Mercedes-Benz Smart Car is well designed for people with visual impairments. The windshield wipers toss the rain water off both sides of the car while the windshield wiper in the back runs from the top. My reaction time has never straightened up. So for me, I have to rely on the bus and Call-a-Ride. When it comes to gaining access to the light rail platform, I sometimes have to get to it by elevator. |
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