This is Why Seniors Should Have to Retake the Driver's License Exam Every 4 Years

GZ3 · 11-17-2010, 04:04 PM

yes tags are great!

RiCharlie · 11-24-2010, 03:15 PM

I am very sorry to hear of this misfortune the good part being that you escaped unharmed and not confined to a wheel chair..
but I will never forget the time I stopped my car at a stop sign several years ago and then heard a screeching and crash behind me..I was not hit but i got out and the guy behind me had been hit and he also got out and looked at the back end of his car.. badly damaged.. and here is the worst part .. it was a Lexus and he was bringing it home and it still had the paper in the window with the info about the car.,(whatever you call that thing..) I just remember him putting his hands to his face and saying "Oh my God I dont believe this!!!"
Still I am sorry to hear of this misfortune but seriously hope there is only cosmetic damage..

Jose Aliling · 11-24-2010, 04:40 PM

ouch that's gotta hurt!!

KillerBee370 · 11-24-2010, 07:37 PM

I thought a 40th came with different wheels

USASF01 · 10-29-2011, 09:38 AM

Almost got hit by a very old woman today .... I agree with testing every 4 years. after all, driving is a privilege not a right.

RiCharlie · 10-29-2011, 01:56 PM

I am what one poster here referred to as an "old bag of bones" ha! I have no problem taking an exam or having my eyes and reflexes tested each year,.,,

Once I was at a stop light and the car behind me got hit..luckily he did not hit me..,he was hit from behind by some young woman apparently not paying attention.. I can still remember him putting his hands to his face and saying "Oh NO!!" and then I noticed he was driving a Lexus and it still had the dealer papers in the window!!

DIGItonium · 10-29-2011, 02:02 PM

It's not just seniors... it can be anyone nowadays in the digital age.

Running the red light is becoming a much more common occurrence these days. At every intersection, there are plenty of red light offenders. I'm starting to see at least 3 cars turning left on the red light even as the other cars are already moving close to the middle of the intersection! Heck, they even run the red light in front of cops!

I can understand the need to briefly have a conversation on the phone. I'm personally not too crazy about being on the phone for more than a minute anywhere unless I'm already home. However, I'm starting to see more people glued to their phone, swerving, stalling traffic, driving at least 5 under, etc. It's bad enough they'll run the red light, but it's bad enough to see people not on phones who intentionally run the red.

Lotta risk takers out there...

frost · 10-29-2011, 02:20 PM

Funny, I've never seen a senior driving and texting ...

Jack370Z · 10-29-2011, 06:51 PM

It was a year or more ago...I was parked refueling and an elderly man pulled in and put his '78 Chevy pickup in reverse to line up with a parking spot. He just kept coming and coming and boom right into my right front quarter and just parked. I got out and walked over to his truck...when he got out I asked if he had good insurance...he said sure and why? I said you just backed into me...he never knew he'd done it. He started getting all upset and I told him hey it's not a big thing...that's why they call them accidents and not an on purpose...lol. His insurance came thru quick and professionally. I don't think he needs to retest but maybe. He was quite fragile mentally...

RiCharlie · 10-30-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack370Z

It was a year or more ago...I was parked refueling and an elderly man pulled in and put his '78 Chevy pickup in reverse to line up with a parking spot. He just kept coming and coming and boom right into my right front quarter and just parked. I got out and walked over to his truck...when he got out I asked if he had good insurance...he said sure and why? I said you just backed into me...he never knew he'd done it. He started getting all upset and I told him hey it's not a big thing...that's why they call them accidents and not an on purpose...lol. His insurance came thru quick and professionally. I don't think he needs to retest but maybe. He was quite fragile mentally...

Sorry I didnt realize it was you..

srbrubak · 10-29-2011, 09:56 PM

Sorry to burst your bubble on old people, but I have had way too many close calls with young people who care more about talking and texting then paying attention to their driving. There are bad drivers in all age groups, but see more of them in the under 50 group then over 50.

eastwest2300 · 10-30-2011, 02:15 AM

Damn, that sucks...

ZCarMan · 10-30-2011, 06:45 AM

Very sorry for the damage to your Z. Glad to see nobody was injured. Having good insurance is extremely helpful and of course driving with your head on a swivel. Its the car you don't see that will tag you. GLWS!

Rui Z · 10-30-2011, 01:39 PM

I'm just glad everything was fixed correctly and her insurance company was hassle free. However, it's been hard trying to sell a car that's been in an accident, even if it's only cosmetic. So, I'll probably just end up driving it until the warranty runs out. Before the accident I LOVED my car. Now I just love my car.

PapoZalsa · 10-30-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rui Z

I'm just glad everything was fixed correctly and her insurance company was hassle free. However, it's been hard trying to sell a car that's been in an accident, even if it's only cosmetic. So, I'll probably just end up driving it until the warranty runs out. Before the accident I LOVED my car. Now I just love my car.

I know the feeling and even that it was cosmetic, people will always be hesitant to buy a car involved in an accident. That is life...

It will help if you have the proof that the car was fixed correctly at a reputable body shop and no frame damage.

11-17-2010, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	yes tags are great! __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

11-24-2010, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 16	ouch that's gotta hurt!! __________________ http://www.farmofminds.com/2012/10/r...hp-garage.html

10-29-2011, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	It's not just seniors... it can be anyone nowadays in the digital age. Running the red light is becoming a much more common occurrence these days. At every intersection, there are plenty of red light offenders. I'm starting to see at least 3 cars turning left on the red light even as the other cars are already moving close to the middle of the intersection! Heck, they even run the red light in front of cops! I can understand the need to briefly have a conversation on the phone. I'm personally not too crazy about being on the phone for more than a minute anywhere unless I'm already home. However, I'm starting to see more people glued to their phone, swerving, stalling traffic, driving at least 5 under, etc. It's bad enough they'll run the red light, but it's bad enough to see people not on phones who intentionally run the red. Lotta risk takers out there... __________________

10-29-2011, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 16	It was a year or more ago...I was parked refueling and an elderly man pulled in and put his '78 Chevy pickup in reverse to line up with a parking spot. He just kept coming and coming and boom right into my right front quarter and just parked. I got out and walked over to his truck...when he got out I asked if he had good insurance...he said sure and why? I said you just backed into me...he never knew he'd done it. He started getting all upset and I told him hey it's not a big thing...that's why they call them accidents and not an on purpose...lol. His insurance came thru quick and professionally. I don't think he needs to retest but maybe. He was quite fragile mentally... __________________ Jack 09 370Z

10-30-2011, 02:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Damn, that sucks... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-24-2010, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	I am very sorry to hear of this misfortune the good part being that you escaped unharmed and not confined to a wheel chair.. but I will never forget the time I stopped my car at a stop sign several years ago and then heard a screeching and crash behind me..I was not hit but i got out and the guy behind me had been hit and he also got out and looked at the back end of his car.. badly damaged.. and here is the worst part .. it was a Lexus and he was bringing it home and it still had the paper in the window with the info about the car.,(whatever you call that thing..) I just remember him putting his hands to his face and saying "Oh my God I dont believe this!!!" Still I am sorry to hear of this misfortune but seriously hope there is only cosmetic damage..

11-24-2010, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	I thought a 40th came with different wheels

10-29-2011, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
USASF01 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 26 Drives: '09 370Z & 04' 350Z Rep Power: 14	Almost got hit by a very old woman today .... I agree with testing every 4 years. after all, driving is a privilege not a right.

10-29-2011, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	I am what one poster here referred to as an "old bag of bones" ha! I have no problem taking an exam or having my eyes and reflexes tested each year,.,, Once I was at a stop light and the car behind me got hit..luckily he did not hit me..,he was hit from behind by some young woman apparently not paying attention.. I can still remember him putting his hands to his face and saying "Oh NO!!" and then I noticed he was driving a Lexus and it still had the dealer papers in the window!!

10-29-2011, 09:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	Sorry to burst your bubble on old people, but I have had way too many close calls with young people who care more about talking and texting then paying attention to their driving. There are bad drivers in all age groups, but see more of them in the under 50 group then over 50.

10-30-2011, 06:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	Very sorry for the damage to your Z. Glad to see nobody was injured. Having good insurance is extremely helpful and of course driving with your head on a swivel. Its the car you don't see that will tag you. GLWS! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

10-30-2011, 01:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 17	I'm just glad everything was fixed correctly and her insurance company was hassle free. However, it's been hard trying to sell a car that's been in an accident, even if it's only cosmetic. So, I'll probably just end up driving it until the warranty runs out. Before the accident I LOVED my car. Now I just love my car. __________________

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