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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 2, 2018 22:59:54 GMT
Over a million of UK drivers are over 80.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 23:33:38 GMT
Scary!
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Post by MartinT on Jan 3, 2018 0:29:33 GMT
25% of adults in the UK are obese.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 3:05:31 GMT
"You never see an old person eating a Twix" - Karl Pilkington.
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Post by pre65 on Jan 3, 2018 14:40:32 GMT
Is it any more scary than the "boy racer" youngsters, and those that never grow out of the "boy racer" mentality ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 14:46:24 GMT
Is it any more scary than the "boy racer" youngsters, and those that never grow out of the "boy racer" mentality ? Hell yes! |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 3, 2018 14:57:55 GMT
Is it any more scary than the "boy racer" youngsters, and those that never grow out of the "boy racer" mentality ? Considering the degree of deterioration in reaction time, eyesight, and hearing, that they have most probably suffered I'd have to agree with Paul. It's scarier. |
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Post by pre65 on Jan 3, 2018 15:07:22 GMT
Is it any more scary than the "boy racer" youngsters, and those that never grow out of the "boy racer" mentality ? Considering the degree of deterioration in reaction time, eyesight, and hearing, that they have most probably suffered I'd have to agree with Paul. It's scarier.
So at what age does this deterioration begin ?
I suspect it is always a few years on from the age we are now. 
It would be interesting to see official data as to how much of our driving skills we have left at 30,40,50,60,70 &80 years old.
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Post by Slinger on Jan 3, 2018 15:23:03 GMT
I'm 64 in a week or so and I know I'm not as dextrous as I was a few years ago, my eyesight is worse than it was a few years ago, and my hearing is getting worse too. Basically, I'm falling apart. It's lucky I don't drive.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 15:34:30 GMT
My Dad used to be a pretty good driver if a tad aggressive on occasions but now at 70 I struggle to feel safe getting in a car with him, his driving is now that scary.
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Post by pre65 on Jan 3, 2018 15:42:56 GMT
I'm 67, and I must admit I'm probably a tad less "able" than I was when younger.
BUT, I feel the experience gained since the age of 17 mitigates somewhat.
I drive better in some ways, because I anticipate more, and leaving a bigger gap to those in front helps a lot, particularly on my fairly regular A1 & M62 runs.
Also, having an eyesight test every two years (like I do ) should be mandatory, certainly over the age of 60.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 15:50:49 GMT
I drive better in some ways, because I anticipate more, and leaving a bigger gap to those in front helps a lot, particularly on my fairly regular A1 & M62 runs.
The consensus is that there are more accidents in local areas or roads you use regularly than elsewhere, mainly because it is thought people lose concentration and go into a sort of autopilot mode I believe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 16:39:13 GMT
A large amount of Hi-Fi forum posts are complete cobblers.
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Post by pre65 on Jan 3, 2018 16:50:17 GMT
A large amount of Hi-Fi forum posts are complete cobblers. |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 3, 2018 19:43:24 GMT
Car Tax evasion has tripled since the paper disc was abandoned in 2014.
The old system was ended thinking that the £7 Million it cost to run it would be a saving. It now transpires that £107 Million a year has been lost through avoidance since the change.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 20:14:29 GMT
I world of going around in circles. Im sure the discs will be back..
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Post by MartinT on Jan 3, 2018 20:21:41 GMT
BUT, I feel the experience gained since the age of 17 mitigates somewhat. I think this is key to safer driving. Nothing beats experience and bettering yourself by using that experience. |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 14, 2018 21:46:02 GMT
1 in 5 of the adult population can't name an author of literature.
By 2020 80% of Chinese new cars have to be electric.
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Post by Slinger on Jan 14, 2018 22:06:14 GMT
32.46% of all statistics are made up.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 14, 2018 22:39:53 GMT
Well, the 1 in 5 of adults unable to name an author was checked as it was thought to be unlikely to be true. But guess what? When a further survey (based on a group of 2000) was carried out - 1 in 5 couldn't name an author.
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