How old is TOO old??
I post this under the 'Safety Issues' heading as after many years of fun and enjoyable RV adventures, I must be realistic and make appropriate plans for our future. My first RV experience (more years...
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wa8yxm wrote:eastfizz wrote:
Not trying to disagree, but poor decision making exists at every age.
Best regards,
Lowell
Back in 1977 I made a good choice,, Took a job telling cops where to go (Dispatcher) Fun job in many respects, pain in others but you know, Even though I no longer tell 'em where to go.. Still pays well (Retired)>
Why do I mention that? Well.. I've seen a whole lot of proof of what you say (Poor decisions by people of all ages) A WHOLE lot.. in some cases it was the last decision they ever made.
Yep, these are the usual arguments made by older people that refuse to accept the fact that their own driving skills may be deteriorating.
"Young people makes poor decisions also"
"Young people drive too fast"
"Young people don't always pay attention when they are driving"
All of these things are true but it has nothing to do with YOUR driving skills in an RV, or any vehicle, as you age.
I see it more often then most because of the older population in Florida.
We have had drivers stopped because they were essentially blind but the wife in the passenger seat would tell them when to turn or brake. Regularly we have an elderly person drive in to a building or store store when they mistook the brake for the gas.
By not accepting the fact that you are getting older and that you may need to be tested by someone to determine if your driving skills are still adequate is a perfect example of "making a poor decision" as an older driver.
