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
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.
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!
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.
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
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"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.
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
"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.
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John & Irona..........Rockingham Western Australia
