Too Old To Drive

[Top Cats Hat]

On 16 February 2019 at 14:47, Jomie said:

Petemcewan - try not to worry about giving up driving. You are thinking of the event based on how you feel now, not as you might feel in the coming years. 

A very famous English actor now dead, once wrote about dreading giving up driving and sex as he grew older but when it came to it he actually felt great relief when he no longer had to worry about either. 😱😂

[euclid]

On 14/02/2019 at 23:55, Top Cats Hat said:

I didn't see it but if it was saying 'all old drivers bad' I'd be much more concerned about all the 14 and 15 year old boys driving about without a clue.

exactly right.....

On 16/02/2019 at 14:47, Jomie said:

Petemcewan - try not to worry about giving up driving. You are thinking of the event based on how you feel now, not as you might feel in the coming years. If/when you do give up driving it might be acceptable to you. I have two family members, (both in their early seventies) who have given up driving during the past year. They don’t regret it and are happy that they are relieved of the burden and expense, particularly as roads are so busy nowadays.  

 

No i did not see that programme but there are far too many ready to condemn the elderly.

 

I turned 70 last year and at one time i used to find motoring a pleasure..not any more..too much traffic, everyone in a hurry,and most cars seem to have indicators fitted that don't work ???....I walk wherever i can and usually take the bus where i can't...into town etc.....my car is just a shopping trolley really and as i do all my own DIY around the house/garden etc it makes most of its journeys to Wickes/Screwfix and the like,would i miss driving as i get older ?????.I am still quite competent and a lot of elderly people rely on their cars, but i do think there should be a compulsory eye testing...

Edited March 18, 2019 by euclid