Old drivers, I mean the white headed ones

[Pit Bull]

These old farts are driving me crazy. I know they are not in as many wreaks as other demographics but they cause way more then they are involved in. I try to think of the old guys storming the beaches at Normandy and saving the free world from Hitler. That is the only way I can cope. Can you imagine what it will be like in 20 years when all of the baby boomer's are that age and driving? They will put a bounty on our heads

 

[Shovelhead]

Originally posted by Pit Bull

These old farts are driving me crazy. I know they are not in as many wreaks as other demographics but they cause way more then they are involved in. I try to think of the old guys storming the beaches at Normandy and saving the free world from Hitler. That is the only way I can cope. Can you imagine what it will be like in 20 years when all of the baby boomer's are that age and driving? They will put a bounty on our heads

Some bikers have started calling them "Killer Q-Tips" 'cuz that's what they look like from behind.

All you see is the fuzzy white hair peeking above the headrest.

 

[Champane Flight]

Whippersnappers

All you young Whippersnappers should slow down and enjoy life a little... ... ...

 

[paccool]

They still HAVE hair???



Stan

 

[tgbol]

HEY!!! I resemble that remark!

 

[rmrc]

Can't call me a Q-Tip!! I'm more like a Q-Ball!!!!

 

[ZEEEW]

I drive a little slower than a few years ago, but dont know if I will ever have time or patience to drive THAT slow!

Seems like the rules become "whatever the speed limit is, drive half that'.

 

[willyslover]

careful some of us Grey beards might just throw a little smoke your way

 

[ata]

Not only did they fight in the Wars to make this country what it is. They payed the TAXES that built the roads that your driving on. It`s nice to come in to a ready made world and then ***** about the makers. Meaning good jobs with good pay so you can buy the toys and things you want. Won`t have the time or patience to drive that slow. (you don`t plan on getting old then) Show some RESPECT you will be there some day.

 

[Rob Thomas]

Originally posted by ata

Not only did they fight in the Wars to make this country what it is. They payed the TAXES that built the roads that your driving on. It`s nice to come in to a ready made world and then ***** about the makers. Meaning good jobs with good pay so you can buy the toys and things you want. Won`t have the time or patience to drive that slow. (you don`t plan on getting old then) Show some RESPECT you will be there some day.

I'm pretty sure we're not cussin' the makers, but we are cussin' the way some drive. Driving is not a "right", you need to earn it. If you can't drive safe, i. e. holding up traffic is not safe, or driving with your turn-signal on for 25 miles while hittin' the brakes regularly, and then turn outta no-where, is not safe. Pullin' out RIGHT in front of someone because they can't judge distance,is not safe. Yea, I'll be old one day and I'll expect to be cussed at to, and I hope they yank my licence from my hands, cause I'd hate to be killed or kill someone in an accident, that I cased, because I was unsafe.



Later, Rob

 

[Rob Thomas]

Re: Whippersnappers

Originally posted by Champane Flight

All you young Whippersnappers should slow down and enjoy life a little... ... ...

I'm not by any means "young" but I'm no "old goat" either. "Enjoy life"? Do you enjoy puzzin' around having people honk and yell at ya? I dont enjoy life while drivin' near as much as when I get to where I'm goin, which is where life is at, drivin' is just a way to get me there, in which you are holdin' me up. All the time I waste on the way to life, by sittin' behind you, makes my "life spending time" shorter. Try buyin' a pedal bike and use the side walk, the senery is much better, and nobody will be "to fast" for you.



Later, Rob

 

[Bigsaint]

You KNOW you are in trouble when...

You get stuck behind a vehicle driven by a white haired vertically challenged person and they have a bumper sticker on the car that reads " ask me about my grandchildren"





OR... . if it has F. L. tags



Scott W.

 

[Todd G]

I live within half a mile of Sun City Arizona and I've seen more than my share of blue-hairs. The worst are the ones in golf carts on the city streets that refuse to obey signs or signals because they're not in their Cadillac or Lincoln. I've almost pancaked a few that ran a red light when I was going the speed limit. I usually get the finger from them when the tire and brake smoke covers them up.

 

[Champane Flight]

Try it sometime.

Thats the problem with most people nowadays, everyone is in a all fired hurry to get where? Back to the TV to watch there favorite soap? Or maybe to get to work (in that case should have gotten up a little earlier). I drive the speed limit +5 in most cases, unless out in the middle of nowhere in which not much can catch me. But, it always is a wonderment to me why someone has to risk everyones life by exceeding the speed limit by at least 10-20 mph in traffic and weaving in and out of lanes. Just too darn important to have to wait for the rest of us to get out of their way I guess. So they endanger our lives.



I will give you all a little friendly advice. If someone is in front of you and aggravating you to no end. Pull over, walk around the vehicle, scream at the pavement, or just sit for a total of 1 minute, sixty seconds. Then get back in the vehicle, buckle up, and drive on. Chances are you will never see this person or vehicle again! And you will feel so much better knowing that you may have saved someones life, maybe even your own. Just a little lesson from someone who has ridden many miles.



As far as two wheels, I always use two rules. The other person does NOT see me. And even if he does, he doesn't give a $#%^!



The highway is always going to challange your senses, pay attention and don't let your temper rule. Or you have lost... .....

 

[mdlowry]

Sticker on the back of my Grandfathers (1500) Ram:

Try the long pedal on the right.

 

[Pit Bull]

I'm noticing that most of them drive Buick's.

 

[Shovelhead]

Around here Lincolns and Caddys seem to be the weapons of choice.

 

[The patriot]

Re: You KNOW you are in trouble when...

Originally posted by Bigsaint

You get stuck behind a vehicle driven by a white haired vertically challenged person and they have a bumper sticker on the car that reads " ask me about my grandchildren"





OR... . if it has F. L. tags



Scott W.

Yes on the F. L. tags. We have many around here in Ocean county.

I call them knuckle heads because all you can see are their knuckles on top of the steering wheel, and their driving.

Eric

 

[Doubleclutch]

Ever think about all the medications that are taken by the elderly? Not all are carefully screened to ensure Mr. Wheeler isn't bombed out of his mind while heading back to the golf course after forgetting to return the cart.

I do agree 100% with C. Flight's approach to driving, and pretty much follow it as my own. The guy in front of you is always slower, and the guy behind is always faster. Nothing you can do about either.

And one more thing before I go away. I used to drive a "frankendiesel" '64 Dodge with a 4cyl perkins. Top speed 58mph. So much vibration that motorcycles had three headlights, and cars were a headlight line source. Pulled over to let others pass and just enjoyed the ride. Going slow, if you have to, can be pretty cool.

 

[Pit Bull]

My Mom is 83 with Dementia and has a hard time walking because she is so skinny and weak. We had her Doctor take her drivers license away from her so she would not kill herself and some other poor driver. She still thinks that she could drive with no problem. Ever think about the number of seniors that don't have kids that step in and get them off the road? This experience with my Mom makes me look for seniors while I am driving and stay way away from them. There should be mandatory testing for anyone over 75 on a yearly basis. Minimum!