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One Eyed Driver

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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    edited 18 February 2011 at 8:28PM
    Tucker wrote: »
    I'm not. My late grandad drove and he had no arms!

    I'll never forget his last words............................................................... Jesus christ, A BEND!!! :beer:

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::T

    Ive just read this out to the other half, he's laughing so much the tears are running down his legs. lol
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Tucker
    Tucker Posts: 1,098 Forumite
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    edited 19 February 2011 at 12:23AM
    Haha glad he enjoyed it! :)


    By the way, your signature bit is dead right. My local housing concern centre is having it's funding pulled this year with the cuts and they do such a great job.

    I'm hoping to do a coast to coast cycle ride this year to support them and raise a few quid.
  • greyteam1959
    greyteam1959 Posts: 4,788 Forumite
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    Lirin wrote: »
    lol, why? :)

    Viewing a number plate straight ahead in front would be simple.
    Seeing objects ( cars/people etc ) approaching from the side would seem to me to be extremely difficult would it not ??

    And before Tucker starts with his/her funnies again....
  • bigjl
    bigjl Posts: 6,457 Forumite
    There is a Pilot, Captain not First Officer, that has one eye!

    He works for a regional company, so flies internally in the UK.

    I can't remember the details of why he is allowed, was told this by a school mate that is a First Officer at a regional airline.

    The bloke in question lost his sight long after he qualified, not sure how he lost his eye, but it is fully declared.
  • pixieland
    pixieland Posts: 31 Forumite
    hubby has only got one eye and as long as he doesnt take his glass eye out when he is driving he is fine.Think he had to wait six months before he got his license back.He lost his eye in a really bad pub fight,wrong place,wrong time just having a pint when all hell broke out and someone put a broken glass in his face.
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    pixieland wrote: »
    hubby has only got one eye and as long as he doesnt take his glass eye out when he is driving he is fine.Think he had to wait six months before he got his license back.He lost his eye in a really bad pub fight,wrong place,wrong time just having a pint when all hell broke out and someone put a broken glass in his face.

    Why, can he actually see with it ? :)
  • Tucker
    Tucker Posts: 1,098 Forumite
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    hubby has only got one eye and as long as he doesnt take his glass eye out when he is driving he is fine

    Inactive wrote: »
    Why, can he actually see with it ? :)

    No but he can't take it out and drive at the same time.... :rotfl:
  • Lirin
    Lirin Posts: 2,525 Forumite
    edited 21 February 2011 at 9:19AM
    Surprisingly, that's not completely clear cut. With some forms of sight problems, yes there are difficulties. With others- like myself- despite having one eye, I've tested as having wider peripheral vision than average scores for someone with full sight. I do understand what you mean though- with some cases I'd imagine it would be a very difficult thing...
    There's also the other end- the other senses compensate. I have better hearing than most of my family, and do think I have better spatial awareness.
    TBH, It's probably made me a more careful driver- I am wary that I could be caught out, and can't risk assumption- I double and triple check. I'm aware of my blind spot, and do compensate for it. :)
    mervyn11 wrote: »
    Viewing a number plate straight ahead in front would be simple.
    Seeing objects ( cars/people etc ) approaching from the side would seem to me to be extremely difficult would it not ??

    And before Tucker starts with his/her funnies again....
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    HXDave wrote: »
    12 years ago, my dad was registered blind in 1 eye, and when advising the DVLA he was advised he was perfectly fine to keep his licence.

    not 100% sure, but it may depend on which eye it is, and obviously insurance will need to be advised (well, i presume!)

    HXDave


    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:Any particular reason for thinking that??

    Must admit you'd be struggling without the eyes in the back of your head tho' ;)
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    pixieland wrote: »
    hubby has only got one eye and as long as he doesnt take his glass eye out when he is driving he is fine.Think he had to wait six months before he got his license back.He lost his eye in a really bad pub fight,wrong place,wrong time just having a pint when all hell broke out and someone put a broken glass in his face.


    Of course, he could accidentally choose the wrong one, :eek: :o:o:o.

    Sorry Pixie:A
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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