Worried about dad's fitness to drive

AdrianC

maninthestreet wrote: »

DUTR wrote: »

If someone is in the car with me, I expect them to be an extra set of eyes at junctions etc.

:eek::eek::eek:

Well, quite.

I distinctly recall my driving instructor telling me it was clear to pull out when it wasn't - precisely to teach me NOT to believe passengers, but to rely solely on my own decision.

alastairq

AdrianC wrote: »

Well, quite.

I distinctly recall my driving instructor telling me it was clear to pull out when it wasn't - precisely to teach me NOT to believe passengers, but to rely solely on my own decision.

Crikey...good job you didn't have an issue, then? Otherwise, your instructor would have some serious explaining to do.....?

[Even if the instructor took action..ie braked on dual controls....having mislead you deliberately, would mean they would be in a corner when you challenged them for what they did....]

JustinR1979

Great big fat people can't turn their heads either.

bryanb

Insurance companies treat older drivers as better drivers (lower premiums) and they have all the accident statistics.
Anyone got better information than them?

JustinR1979

bryanb wrote: »

Insurance companies treat older drivers as better drivers (lower premiums) and they have all the accident statistics.
Anyone got better information than them?

Maybe because they do 2 miles a week to the shop and back.
Just a shame that one of those trips has them mounting the pavement and wiping out a family.

alastairq

Maybe because they do 2 miles a week to the shop and back.
Just a shame that one of those trips has them mounting the pavement and wiping out a family.

Not a good idea to make assumptions.

AdrianC

bryanb wrote: »

Insurance companies treat older drivers as better drivers (lower premiums)

Only up to a certain point. Middle-aged drivers have the lowest premiums, with premiums rising for elderly drivers. A lot of elderly drivers will also fail to report the minor damage they cause to their insurers, either because they're completely unaware of parking dings and scrapes or because they'll pay to sort it themselves.

DUTR

maninthestreet wrote: »

:eek::eek::eek:

Why are you shocked? Are you saying the passenger does not hinder the drivers view?

JustinR1979

DUTR wrote: »

Why are you shocked? Are you saying the passenger does not hinder the drivers view?

If they do they knacker the suspension too.

DUTR

jc808 wrote: »

Someone else who shouldnt be on the road then....

Elaborate, because your snipe answer seems ill though out.