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04-11-2018, 03:24 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

Originally Posted by Floydy ->
But only females. Yellow or pink Fiat 500's are only designed for nail technicians and tanning salon managers.
Perhaps a nice black highly tuned and nippy Abarth 500 for the blokes?
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04-11-2018, 03:42 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

I would be happy to take a driving test at 70 and I think it should be compulsory then every 5 years .

I do know I would have problems passing the theory test though . I did have a link to it once and kept doing an online theory test and really struggled with passing . I think they only allow 3 fails .

I must find the link and keep at it
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04-11-2018, 04:11 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

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I would be happy to take a driving test at 70 and I think it should be compulsory then every 5 years .

I do know I would have problems passing the theory test though . I did have a link to it once and kept doing an online theory test and really struggled with passing . I think they only allow 3 fails .

I must find the link and keep at it


Susan, I fear the same with the theory.

Here you go. Is this what you were looking for?


https://www.gov.uk/take-practice-theory-test

(The test has 50 questions, and you need to get 43 right to pass. You have 57 minutes to do it.)
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04-11-2018, 04:12 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

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Something bugging me at the moment is the number if drivers that really can't see well enough to drive they range in age from young to old. It should be mandatory to have an eye test annually IMO
I've stopped driving until I get my cataracts sorted.
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04-11-2018, 04:37 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

Here's another link about elderley drivers that may be of interest:


https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/...-you-get-older
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04-11-2018, 04:52 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

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In Spain when you are 70 you have to take a medical and test every five years
And make sure they get back the care home safely:

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04-11-2018, 05:11 PM
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I think the problem with some older people is their concentration suffers and just one lapse of concentration can be catastrophic.

Some drive too slow as well, then when they get to where they have to stop and give way, they suddenly put their foot down and shoot across.
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04-11-2018, 05:30 PM
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Re: Too old to drive?

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Here's another link about elderley drivers that may be of interest:


https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/...-you-get-older
Refreshing your skills

A driving assessment with a qualified driving instructor will help you identify and address any driving problems you have and get you up to date with current laws. Book a test through the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

The instructor will also be able to help you adapt your driving to keep you safe, such as
  • avoiding distractions to help keep your concentration on the road
  • allowing for slower reaction times
  • planning your route
  • driving defensively.
  • Better driving
That assessment costs £55 and lasts an hour. Four years ago, I had a free 3-hour assesment through my local county council. The assessor was a police-trained advanced driver. The assessment is usually age-dependent (60+,65+,70+) but it's well worth enquiring.

The assessment was called "Drive Safely for Longer".
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04-11-2018, 05:35 PM
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Interesting I will give up as soon as I can.
I hate driving anyway.
But it is a necessity for me.
I have seen some sights were I live!
Many forget they have indicators!
Or, don't know left from right!
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04-11-2018, 06:16 PM
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Thanks mups , yes that's it , I'll try again
 
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