Irony or just naff luck?

I wonder if our cars are below the eyeline when looking through the average car's mirror? Maybe we should have flags on the aeriel mast?

You've been Tangoed.

David Aiketgate;17147 wrote: I wonder if our cars are below the eyeline when looking through the average car's mirror? Maybe we should have flags on the aeriel mast?

I think the car is below the skill line of an avarage driver. There really is no excuse if you are competent and have good observation. Would they be so blasey if it was a small child they hit?

CJJ;17169 wrote: I think the car is below the skill line of an avarage driver. There really is no excuse if you are competent and have good observation. Would they be so blasey if it was a small child they hit?

That is a very good point. And children don't tend to be orange either.

Hopefully not, but some of the mothers are round here.

CJJ;17179 wrote: Hopefully not, but some of the mothers are round here.

Ah yes, the 1/2 inch thick slap in tart orange!

David Aiketgate;17087 wrote: At least the culprit owned up. There's many a person would just have driven away in the hope that they hadn't been spotted.

Mind you, if it's your neighbour, it's a bit more difficult for them to avoid responsibility.

Then again, There are good people out there.:yesnod: -Like Russell!

Indeed, he's a very frail elderly gentleman and thankfully no-one was hurt, apart from his pride bless him.

I have no simpathy for frail elderly drivers I'm afraid. If they cannot handle a lethal weapon properly then they shouldn't have one. I know that they need their independance, but it could cost someone their life. I think over the age of 70 a person should be retested if they have an accident.

There certainly is a case for that? Especially when you see some of 'em doodling around!!!

We have 2 in the family. I could tell you some real horror stories, yet it's always someone elses fault, so in their minds they still have a clean record.

There is no age limit on bad driving. Some drivers over 70 are still better drivers than some of the young drivers I see.
The worst culprits around here tend to be young women, often with children in the car, driving aggressively and too fast.

David Aiketgate;17227 wrote: There is no age limit on bad driving. Some drivers over 70 are still better drivers than some of the young drivers I see.
The worst culprits around here tend to be young women, often with children in the car, driving aggressively and too fast.

I think biology comes into play above 70 though. You will always have bad drivers of all ages, but if someone cannot react quickly enough or thinks 40mph is sufficient no matter where they are, or cannot see more than 15ft ahead of them, then I think something needs to be in place to stop this.
What do we have at the minute? A self filled form asking if you think you are fit to drive.