Oldest member still driving? - Page 3

RovermanPhil · 15th August 2014, 17:00

I'm only 53

boxerdog · 15th August 2014, 17:12

76 in three weeks

teatotty · 15th August 2014, 17:28

73 3days ago

TR75 · 15th August 2014, 17:43

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

I have to say well done to all those driving well into their 70s - my family usually seem to hang up the keys at about 60 (by choice, not medically needed).

Many happy more years to you all.

My sentiments exactly. My relatives hung their keys up in their early sixties. It's inspiring to hear so many more mature owners are still enjoying being behind the wheel. Long may that continue!

Rev Jules · 15th August 2014, 17:54

I am 72' in my body, but 56 in my head sad really.

Julien

DragonFly · 15th August 2014, 17:54

Having watched 100 year old drivers last night...

Without wishing to offend any of the, let's say, more senior drivers out there, I would like to ask their opinion on compulsory 'driving assessments' for those of a certain age. Which, as you have to reapply for your driving licence after age 70 (every 3 years) it seems logical would take place at that application and any subsequent applications.

Nothing as stringent as a normal driving test of course, just something along the lines of an eyesight test and a bit of a drive round to test competence and road safety, as much for the senior driver as everyone else.

Please don't take me wrong, I hope to god that I'm still driving in my 70's & beyond, I just wondered what peoples thoughts were on the matter.

Discuss

Terryf · 15th August 2014, 18:44

I am 81 in November and still fairly fit thanks to my pacemaker.

Polly · 15th August 2014, 19:45

Great idea, but how about annual driving tests for the under 50's too. Most of them seem to think the road is a race track, and accidents are always caused by other people. :-)

chipsceola · 15th August 2014, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonFly

Having watched 100 year old drivers last night...

Without wishing to offend any of the, let's say, more senior drivers out there, I would like to ask their opinion on compulsory 'driving assessments' for those of a certain age. Which, as you have to reapply for your driving licence after age 70 (every 3 years) it seems logical would take place at that application and any subsequent applications.

Nothing as stringent as a normal driving test of course, just something along the lines of an eyesight test and a bit of a drive round to test competence and road safety, as much for the senior driver as everyone else.

Please don't take me wrong, I hope to god that I'm still driving in my 70's & beyond, I just wondered what peoples thoughts were on the matter.

Discuss

Never mind the OAP's its far younger drivers you are most at risk from, as an ex driving instructor I lost count of middle aged drivers who appear proud to say "Don't think I would pass these days, too many bad habits and haven't read the Highway Code since I did pass in 1970/1980 etc."

DerekS · 15th August 2014, 20:49

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Originally Posted by TR75

I felt inspired the other day as I watched the '100 year old drivers' on ITV and it got me thinking....

We have seen lots of threads asking who the youngest driver is on the forum, but do we know who the oldest driver is?
(I would love to and hope to still be driving at 80!!)

Why stop at 80 ? I didnt .

15th August 2014, 17:00	#21
RovermanPhil Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Mk l 1.8 T Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln Posts: 229 Thanks: 181 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	I'm only 53 __________________ *"Rover 75...... Presence, power, luxury, style and refinement"*

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teatotty Avid contributor rover 75 Connessieur Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Totton, Southampton Posts: 196 Thanks: 145 Thanked 41 Times in 23 Posts	Teatotty 73 3days ago

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Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Age I am 72' in my body, but 56 in my head sad really. Julien

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boxerdog Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Corbridge Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	76 in three weeks

15th August 2014, 17:54	#26
DragonFly Loves to post Non 75 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bristol Posts: 471 Thanks: 56 Thanked 189 Times in 93 Posts	Having watched 100 year old drivers last night... Without wishing to offend any of the, let's say, more senior drivers out there, I would like to ask their opinion on compulsory 'driving assessments' for those of a certain age. Which, as you have to reapply for your driving licence after age 70 (every 3 years) it seems logical would take place at that application and any subsequent applications. Nothing as stringent as a normal driving test of course, just something along the lines of an eyesight test and a bit of a drive round to test competence and road safety, as much for the senior driver as everyone else. Please don't take me wrong, I hope to god that I'm still driving in my 70's & beyond, I just wondered what peoples thoughts were on the matter. Discuss

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Terryf Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon BRG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Retford Posts: 573 Thanks: 119 Thanked 142 Times in 69 Posts	I am 81 in November and still fairly fit thanks to my pacemaker.

15th August 2014, 19:45	#28
Polly Posted a thing or two MG ZT 260 SE, ZS120, ZR105 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterhead Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 203 Thanked 350 Times in 241 Posts	Great idea, but how about annual driving tests for the under 50's too. Most of them seem to think the road is a race track, and accidents are always caused by other people. :-)