Well said Mr Money.Why do they continue to pick on us old folk.I am forever reading articles about the way young people drive have accidents,and all that Mr Money said happens.I'm avid reader of the forum and have not read yet where any of our 4000 members have committed these mentioned crimes.The occassinal parking tickets,yes,but we all get them at some stage in our driving careers.If thats the only problem we have I think we are doing really well.Let's keep our good record in tact.Well done to all the nomads and older drivers as well....Alan the Mongrel
justcruisin01 said
03:30 AM Jan 4, 2013
I'm happy to let the younger ones contribute their share of revenue, I dont feel guilty for not doing so.
JC.
mongrel said
03:34 AM Jan 4, 2013
Totally agree with you.....Mongrel
Happywanderer said
03:52 AM Jan 4, 2013
Well said. Makes a mockery of the ACA story tonight where they said senior drivers are the most at risk on the road.
mongrel said
04:17 AM Jan 4, 2013
It's quite funny when you think about it.How many times have you been doing the right thing only to be abused by guess who .You got it. Young ones who think they know all the rules. Unfortunately my daughters is one of these drivers. It annoys me no end when she carries on with the Grandkids in the car. But I can't say anything as she thinks I'm just a silly old f--t. And you what? She is probably right....Alan.
Dougwe said
04:21 AM Jan 4, 2013
I am happy to keep my good record and NOT contribute to the States revenue.
jimricho said
03:12 PM Jan 4, 2013
Not only are we not contributing to the state's revenue we are not prematurely dying from road accidents. Therefore we live longer and cost the "guvmint" more in pensions!
Santa said
09:12 PM Jan 4, 2013
I live in a country area with a high population of retiree's, the sad fact of the matter is they frequenty drive at speeds 20kmh below the speed limit, claiming they are safe and frustrating the heck out of other drivers, way too many of them sit with their right hand wheels almost on the cetre line blocking the view of those behind who wish to overtake and frustrating the heck out of other drivers.
I'm an older driver and these dithering slow coaches annoy me, so I can readily see how younger drivers are highly critical of them.
If your unable to safely drive at the legal speed limit and are unaware of the fact your holding up/obstructing others it's time to stop driving.
rockylizard said
09:20 PM Jan 4, 2013
Gday...
I guess I put this in the wrong sub-forum - I should have put it in Just Joking. I do believe it is a 'tongue-in-cheeek' piece of amusement. Didn't expect so many 'serious' responses
Cheers - John
Santa said
09:37 PM Jan 4, 2013
I realise it was tonge in cheek stuff John, I guess the reason it has received serious responses is because it's a serious problem.
Beth54 said
11:33 PM Jan 4, 2013
I've added it to my facebook page! Now I'll see how my younger rellies react, particularly my 21 year old nephew. Bring it on!
johnq said
07:46 AM Jan 5, 2013
WA police:
"One of the most frequent causes of fatal crashes is speed.
Speeding may not even mean travelling over the speed limit, but driving too fast for prevailing conditions, such as the weather, vehicle, road, light, traffic and, of course, the driver."
This suggests that the sort of rigs normally referred to on this site should be approaching the speed limit in optimal conditions only. Add to that lack of familiarity with the road.
Commonsense and courtesy should also apply.
I'd doubt that any on this site would be hindrances on the road and nor would most grey nomads, or people generally. The problem is that for a frustrated or anxious driver, the exception to the rule, the driver who blocks, could be taken as the rule rather than the exception.
It is a funny article. LOL
sandsmere said
03:25 PM Jan 5, 2013
Good article . Thanks rocky .
We are a strange lot aren't we . Not good for older , responsible drivers to drive under the speed limit ,
but no mention of the younger lot driving 50-60 kms over .
We are a weird mob .
neilnruth said
05:55 AM Jan 6, 2013
And now in NSW if you have been a well-behaved driver for the previous 5 years (no infringements) they will give you your licence with a 50% discount! So we will not only add to the state revenue but actually get something back!
Santa said
07:08 AM Jan 6, 2013
neilnruth wrote:
And now in NSW if you have been a well-behaved driver for the previous 5 years (no infringements) they will give you your licence with a 50% discount! So we will not only add to the state revenue but actually get something back!
Wonder what percentage of drivers meet the criteria?
Beth54 said
03:55 PM Jan 6, 2013
neilnruth wrote:
And now in NSW if you have been a well-behaved driver for the previous 5 years (no infringements) they will give you your licence with a 50% discount! So we will not only add to the state revenue but actually get something back!
Wow! That's a great incentive!
neilnruth said
03:28 AM Jan 7, 2013
I couldn't help boasting to the kids that I got the discount! Especially after I heard my daughter say 'She's driving - she's got more points than me!' The things one learns when the kids come home!
Beth54 said
03:39 AM Jan 7, 2013
neilnruth wrote:
I couldn't help boasting to the kids that I got the discount! Especially after I heard my daughter say 'She's driving - she's got more points than me!' The things one learns when the kids come home!
JRH said
03:43 AM Jan 7, 2013
johnq wrote:
WA police:
"One of the most frequent causes of fatal crashes is speed.
Speeding may not even mean travelling over the speed limit, but driving too fast for prevailing conditions, such as the weather, vehicle, road, light, traffic and, of course, the driver."
This suggests that the sort of rigs normally referred to on this site should be approaching the speed limit in optimal conditions only. Add to that lack of familiarity with the road.
Commonsense and courtesy should also apply.
I'd doubt that any on this site would be hindrances on the road and nor would most grey nomads, or people generally. The problem is that for a frustrated or anxious driver, the exception to the rule, the driver who blocks, could be taken as the rule rather than the exception.
It is a funny article. LOL
Commonsense and courtest no longer exist on our roads.
I'm happy to let the younger ones contribute their share of revenue, I dont feel guilty for not doing so.
JC.
I live in a country area with a high population of retiree's, the sad fact of the matter is they frequenty drive at speeds 20kmh below the speed limit, claiming they are safe and frustrating the heck out of other drivers, way too many of them sit with their right hand wheels almost on the cetre line blocking the view of those behind who wish to overtake and frustrating the heck out of other drivers.
I'm an older driver and these dithering slow coaches annoy me, so I can readily see how younger drivers are highly critical of them.
If your unable to safely drive at the legal speed limit and are unaware of the fact your holding up/obstructing others it's time to stop driving.
Gday...
I guess I put this in the wrong sub-forum - I should have put it in Just Joking. I do believe it is a 'tongue-in-cheeek' piece of amusement. Didn't expect so many 'serious' responses
Cheers - John
I realise it was tonge in cheek stuff John, I guess the reason it has received serious responses is because it's a serious problem.
I've added it to my facebook page! Now I'll see how my younger rellies react, particularly my 21 year old nephew. Bring it on!
"One of the most frequent causes of fatal crashes is speed.
Speeding may not even mean travelling over the speed limit, but driving too fast for prevailing conditions, such as the weather, vehicle, road, light, traffic and, of course, the driver."
This suggests that the sort of rigs normally referred to on this site should be approaching the speed limit in optimal conditions only. Add to that lack of familiarity with the road.
Commonsense and courtesy should also apply.
I'd doubt that any on this site would be hindrances on the road and nor would most grey nomads, or people generally. The problem is that for a frustrated or anxious driver, the exception to the rule, the driver who blocks, could be taken as the rule rather than the exception.
It is a funny article. LOL
Good article . Thanks rocky .
We are a strange lot aren't we . Not good for older , responsible drivers to drive under the speed limit ,
but no mention of the younger lot driving 50-60 kms over .
We are a weird mob .
Wonder what percentage of drivers meet the criteria?
Wow! That's a great incentive!
I couldn't help boasting to the kids that I got the discount! Especially after I heard my daughter say 'She's driving - she's got more points than me!' The things one learns when the kids come home!
Commonsense and courtest no longer exist on our roads.
Darrell & Sandra
You are right there, may they rest in peace.