Ousetunes Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Drink a pint of Stella and you'll be over the limit usually. Each person is different. I was breathalyzed in Glossop (always in Glossop) in 1989 and had consumed three pints of Stella that lunch time, in Southport. (The Coronation pub, very nice in its day.) I passed. I'd only eaten a McDonald's burger that day and this was also the day after a heavy Saturday night's intake. I'm not condoning drink-driving, but I know what levels I trust myself with (and they're certainly not what they used to be twenty years ago). Nor am I saying that I'd pass such a test today after three Stellas, not that you'd find me consuming the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some guy Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Oh for goodness sake, why on earth do people immediately assume that it's the younger generation who cause the majority of road accidents? It's a well known fact that it's the elderly drivers who are more dangerous than their grandchildren. It's completely unfair. It seem almost impossible for anyone under 25 to drive now because of insurance premiums, harder tests and now this stupid night drive ban - which is basically a kerfew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Oh for goodness sake, why on earth do people immediately assume that it's the younger generation who cause the majority of road accidents? It's a well known fact that it's the elderly drivers who are more dangerous than their grandchildren. It's completely unfair. It seem almost impossible for anyone under 25 to drive now because of insurance premiums, harder tests and now this stupid night drive ban - which is basically a kerfew. So you reckon older people cost the insurance companies more and that's why they load premiums for the young drivers? I'd love to see where you get your figures from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manunited4 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Oh for goodness sake, why on earth do people immediately assume that it's the younger generation who cause the majority of road accidents? It's a well known fact that it's the elderly drivers who are more dangerous than their grandchildren. It's completely unfair. It seem almost impossible for anyone under 25 to drive now because of insurance premiums, harder tests and now this stupid night drive ban - which is basically a kerfew. your wrong its fact that younger drivers 17-25 are far more likely to kill are be killed while driving :loopy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worjackie Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Oh for goodness sake, why on earth do people immediately assume that it's the younger generation who cause the majority of road accidents? It's a well known fact that it's the elderly drivers who are more dangerous than their grandchildren. It's completely unfair. It seem almost impossible for anyone under 25 to drive now because of insurance premiums, harder tests and now this stupid night drive ban - which is basically a kerfew. Oh yes, round our way you can't move for pensioners speeding round in their souped up cars with rap music blaring as they go out every night to score drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Safety campaigners are advocating the introduction of a graduated licensing scheme which would ban young motorists from driving at night, carrying teenage passengers or drinking alcohol. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Cardiff concluded that the measures could prevent up to 200 deaths on the road each year. Story Here Daft idea or have the Taffy members of academia discovered startling new evidence that young motorists suffer from night vison problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradescanthia Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 More stringent driving tests, mandatory eye tests, a rough I.Q. test and more severe penalties for transgressions. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 'tis simple. Do what pilots do. Have a night rating that allows you to drive in the dark after you have passed a test to show your competence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandie Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I passed my test in 1968 at 2.30 by 4.00 I had my accident. From 68 to 72 I had 4 more and all my fault. I was the king of the road and was showing of to my mates, not a clever thing to do. At least high powered cars were not the normal except for the Mini Cooper S i turned over on the M1 at Tinsley at 2 in the morning, because I fell asleep. Young drivers will always show of to their mates you will never change that, but they also need to understand that safety to others comes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forumosaurus Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Sweet so, when I finish work at 10pm, I'll have to camp there until morning. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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