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Isn't This Just A Stupid Idea

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renegadefm | 14:53 Tue 24th Dec 2024 | Road rules
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I was browsing the government petitions last night, and I stumbled apon one that I felt would just cause more harm than good. 

 

Its a petition to make drivers from the age of 60 retake their driving test. 

To start with what if your job is a driving job, delivery driver, or taxi, HGV. 

 

Plus theres people like me that a car is vital to get me to work. 

 

Taking a car test, or booking one isn't going to be a swift situation, and what if you don't pass either your theory or practical test straight away.

 

Imagine the disruption this would cause all over the country, it would shut the country down, forcing people to lose their jobs as they can't get to work. 

The age 60 typically means currently theres 7 more years to work, so personally whoever created this petition needs to concider all these things. 

 

I'm surprised the government didn't reject it altogether, but its become an active petition gaining a few signatures. 

 

Am I the only one who can see this is a stupid idea? 

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ToraToraTora, 

How do you reduce empty seats? Take them out? 🤔

Or only allow a one seat smart car to be on our roads? One big problem with that, what will happen to the family car when all the seats are full anyway? A whole family can't squeeze into a one seated smart car. 

gawd there are some thickies on here! You reduce the number of empty seats by reducing the number of cars, derrr! Ain't rocket is it?

be like in India - bloke, his wife, 3 kids & the week's shopping all on one moped!

TORATORATORA, "gawd there are some thickies on here!"

Remind me, who was it who posted, "no need for nastiness we are having a discussion."?

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ToraToraTora, 

How do I reduce cars if as a family we need one? 

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ToraToraTora, 

Can I ask how old are you? 

60 is way too young, especially when for males you can't retire until you're 67

A professional driver over 60 is probably a safer driver than an over 60 year old who drives a few miles occasionally 

Quenched, women can't claim their state pension before 67 either 

//A professional driver over 60 is probably a safer driver than an over 60 year old who drives a few miles occasionally //

May be a safer driver but more miles driven means more chance of an accident - that's why insurance costs less if you limit your mileage.

barry1010, 

When did that change? 

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