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Mr Aleks 25-07-2007 20:12

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 452773)
I think all drivers should be tested every three years, regardless of age. The bad driving, and lack of courtesy exhibited by mainly young drivers, is appalling.

I work on the road and it is mainly Mr BMW or Mr merc that seem to think that they have right of way over everyone. Old drivers are a pain as they trundle along at 20-25 in a 30 area and 40 on a dual carriage way. Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

garinda 25-07-2007 21:06

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Originally Posted by Aleks (Post 453313)
Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.


Try ringing your bell more.;)

http://www.davidwood.org.uk/images/q...birthday_3.jpg

entwisi 25-07-2007 21:16

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sad muppet that I am I know what sort of car that is...................

davo69 25-07-2007 21:23

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it would be worth lots of money if that would have been a golley wog next to noddey

jambutty 25-07-2007 22:03

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Originally Posted by Aleks (Post 453313)
I work on the road and it is mainly Mr BMW or Mr merc that seem to think that they have right of way over everyone. Old drivers are a pain as they trundle along at 20-25 in a 30 area and 40 on a dual carriage way. Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

Just because a road sign shows 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 mph it doesn’t mean that everyone has to dash along at that speed. The road sign is a SPEED LIMIT meaning that you must not exceed that limit and that means that you can travel at any speed UNDER that limit subject to the road conditions.

I find that Mr BMW and Mr Merc, as you put it, have more respect for their vehicles to try and force their right of way. It is silly to generalise a driver by the car he drives but if you must go down that road then I would suggest that most 4 x 4 drivers are the ones who are pushy.

Drivers in vans of any colour are the real pain in the butt. They hurtle around as if they own the road and try to push the car in front to go faster by tailgating.

Ianto.W. 26-07-2007 08:36

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Originally Posted by Aleks (Post 453313)
I work on the road and it is mainly Mr BMW or Mr merc that seem to think that they have right of way over everyone. Old drivers are a pain as they trundle along at 20-25 in a 30 area and 40 on a dual carriage way. Alot dont even notice me in my big bright yellow and red van.

I'm sorry my actions have brought you distress, but my feet cannot join in the queue.
I'm afraid I have problems with getting around-I'm not quick and lively like you.
It takes me some time to get anything done, which is why I'm not shopping at dawn.
I do hope one day yo'ure not in the 'same boat', otherwise you'll be feeling forlorn.
Just try to have patience with people like me, we'd all like our health in full bloom, It's not like we are pushing to get way ahead.
We just need a little more room. Mrs A Samuels.
Enfield, Middlesex. via Daily Mail.

WillowTheWhisp 26-07-2007 08:57

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 453348)
sad muppet that I am I know what sort of car that is...................

So do I.

It's a Noddy Car!!!
:D

entwisi 26-07-2007 09:23

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Nope, try again
:D

b.joel 26-07-2007 09:52

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I agree with Jambutty, retesting is impracticlal, I think that people over a certain age should look at themselves and ask the question "am I fit to drive" or better stile a close relative should ask. My Father was over 80 and I had to tell him to call it a day before he killed himself or caused anaccident, he took my advice.

garinda 26-07-2007 10:09

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Originally Posted by b.joel (Post 453460)
I agree with Jambutty, retesting is impracticlal, I think that people over a certain age should look at themselves and ask the question "am I fit to drive" or better stile a close relative should ask. My Father was over 80 and I had to tell him to call it a day before he killed himself or caused anaccident, he took my advice.

Some people might not have concerned relatives, or even if they do, choose to ignore their advice.

jambutty 26-07-2007 11:13

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The current system may not be perfect but its what we have now and tinkering with it will only discriminate against some drivers.

To all those under 65’s clammering to get the older drivers off the road just remember that one day you too may reach 65+ and when you do your view will change.

So be careful what you wish for today.

Ianto.W. 26-07-2007 11:33

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 453454)
Nope, try again
:D

Is it a Jowet Javelin,MG or a Riley?

harwood red 26-07-2007 11:43

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Is it not the Vignale Gamine Ian??

entwisi 26-07-2007 11:59

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:D

Yes it is Miss,

There is one in Keswick at Cars of the Stars

based on Fiat 500 mechanicals....

harwood red 26-07-2007 12:03

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 453522)
:D

Yes it is Miss,

There is one in Keswick at Cars of the Stars

based on Fiat 500 mechanicals....

woohoo do I win a prize?? or karma at least :D and am I also a sad muppet??


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