New law to retake driving test at 65

[spanj]

Apart from anything else £500 is f all


Have a search on the interweb and see what hoops folks in the rest of the world have to jump through to get out hunting like we take for granted.

500 is just a number and one that would quickly escalate if plod had their way

 

[potshotpat]

So you think shooters are unhindered by legislation ?

Some on Merseyside are.

 

[User00047]

500 is just a number and one that would quickly escalate if plod had their way

So you are changing the goalposts now?

This has nothing to do with the topic at hand and is a separate thread in itself.

 

[levigsp]

Voluntarily ?

Once other time no choice.

 

[Morkai]

Just out of interest, do you know (without Googling) how often Police Instructors recommend checking your rear view or wing mirrors?

No idea. Probably every 5 seconds

 

[downwind]

No idea. Probably every 5 seconds

Close, I was told every 6 seconds when I did a Bike Safe course a couple of years ago.

 

[Stortford]

This is a brilliant idea. I'm astounded that this isnt already a thing. It's unbelievable the amount of dangerous driving thats witnessed on the road from elderly people

 

[spanj]

This is a brilliant idea. I'm astounded that this isnt already a thing. It's unbelievable the amount of dangerous driving thats witnessed on the road from elderly people

Far more from the younger

 

[spanj]

So you are changing the goalposts now?

This has nothing to do with the topic at hand and is a separate thread in itself.

Not at all , it was a comment on a comment but you are right. Nothing to do with original post

 

[spanj]

Some on Merseyside are.

Boring, hackneyed , lazy comment. Never any shooting in midlands, gtr manc etc is there….

 

[Stortford]

Far more from the younger

I'm not saying there is a horrendous level of driving from a certain age group. But from personal experience the arrogant/impatient/'i own the road' bad drivers are young; but the plain old dangerous driving (drifting/bad reactions/pulling out infront of people/slow speeds on fast roads) usually comes from old people

 

[spanj]

I'm not saying there is a horrendous level of driving from a certain age group. But from personal experience the arrogant/impatient/'i own the road' bad drivers are young; but the plain old dangerous driving (drifting/bad reactions/pulling out infront of people/slow speeds on fast roads) usually comes from old people

Thats exactly what you said initially

 

[User00047]

Fact is , you can’t easily test people’s attitudes, only their abilities…..
young people have always and probably will always drive with a bit more energy.

 

[Stortford]

Thats exactly what you said initially

Hmm yeah reading it back you're right. I think you, and everyone else knew what i meant though.

 

[David.evans]

I much prefer a lace on leather type cheek raiser. Doesn’t require any drilling or alterations to the stock.

Sounds like a great idea.
Health, eyesight, reaction times etc. can deteriorate quickly at that age in some people.
This would keep everyone a bit safer on the road.

May you grow old gracefully, re take your test and then fail , we’re not all fecked at that age , should I retake mine I’m 70 and can still drive as good as a any one else , and most likely safer

 

[User00047]

May you grow old gracefully, re take your test and then fail , we’re not all fecked at that age , should I retake mine I’m 70 and can still drive as good as a any one else , and most likely safer

I’ll be delighted if I live that long.

So, what have you to fear from having to retake a test? You should be proud of your skills

 

[Stortford]

May you grow old gracefully, re take your test and then fail , we’re not all fecked at that age , should I retake mine I’m 70 and can still drive as good as a any one else , and most likely safer

I think a test should have to be retaken every so often to keep the general quality of driving somewhat high. I think a large majority of people would drive to a higher standard if they knew they had to re-take a test (or something to that accord) every 5-10 years or whatever it may be. I don't think anyone would be apposed to something that will make the roads safer to everyone; and if they are, maybe they're the problem?

 

[David.evans]

I am indeed proud , And if I ever thought that they were failing in any way , and would but other peoples lives at risk , it would bee time for a full mot ,

 

[Heym SR20]

May you grow old gracefully, re take your test and then fail , we’re not all fecked at that age , should I retake mine I’m 70 and can still drive as good as a any one else , and most likely safer

I need my glasses to read my iphone and not to have two or three windows open at once.

 

[User00047]

I am indeed proud , And if I ever thought that they were failing in any way , and would but other peoples lives at risk , it would bee time for a full mot ,

That’s great but the vast majority of people actually have to be forced to do the right thing. Most people value their own independence and convenience more than the safety of other road users.