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**Prince** · 02-02-2008, 07:41 PM

My driving skills haven't lapsed...they've got significantly better! I would fail because I generally hold the wheel with one hand (unless I'm driving at high speeds). I don't have to talk to myself, I don't have to check my mirrors everytime I increase my speed by 2mph and I look at junctions so much quicker than any learner does. I'm sure you agree that you learn to drive after you pass your test.

To justify my other point...about older drivers. I'm talking about 60+ drivers. An 18 year old driving at 30mph is a lot safer than a 65 year old driving at 30mph because if god forbid somebody steps in the way...the 18 year old's reaction speed (on average) will be quicker. How often do you complain about the driver in front...only to realise it's someone who's over 60? I don't mean any offense by any comments, we're all free to express our opinions. But when I watch my grandad drive...I know he shouldn't be!

Maybe random testing would be a good idea?

02-02-2008, 07:41 PM	#31 (permalink)
Prince Very Senior Member The Torque Meister Car: 1999 Civic Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, England Posts: 1,885	Re: Speed cameras .... My driving skills haven't lapsed...they've got significantly better! I would fail because I generally hold the wheel with one hand (unless I'm driving at high speeds). I don't have to talk to myself, I don't have to check my mirrors everytime I increase my speed by 2mph and I look at junctions so much quicker than any learner does. I'm sure you agree that you learn to drive after you pass your test. To justify my other point...about older drivers. I'm talking about 60+ drivers. An 18 year old driving at 30mph is a lot safer than a 65 year old driving at 30mph because if god forbid somebody steps in the way...the 18 year old's reaction speed (on average) will be quicker. How often do you complain about the driver in front...only to realise it's someone who's over 60? I don't mean any offense by any comments, we're all free to express our opinions. But when I watch my grandad drive...I know he shouldn't be! Maybe random testing would be a good idea? __________________ JDM For Life!