Oldest member still driving? - Page 5

KernowRover · 16th August 2014, 14:57

Reading all these posts makes me feel like a youngster, won't be 78 until January. Intend to be driving for many years to come.

trimani · 16th August 2014, 19:30

I'm probably the oldest member not driving

trimani (Alf)

I've got my driving licence back, but I'm not admitting to being in my 81st year

trimani (ALF)

chaselpaso · 21st August 2014, 16:47

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Originally Posted by TR75

I felt inspired the other day as I watched the '100 year old drivers' on ITV and it got me thinking....

We have seen lots of threads asking who the youngest driver is on the forum, but do we know who the oldest driver is?

This is in no way meant as derogatory or offensive - I just thought it would be nice to celebrate those older drivers who are still going strong with the hope of giving some of the youngsters something to aspire to. (I would love to and hope to still be driving at 80!!)

Driving at 80 is no problem.

jackatesme · 21st August 2014, 19:13

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Originally Posted by DragonFly

Having watched 100 year old drivers last night...

Without wishing to offend any of the, let's say, more senior drivers out there, I would like to ask their opinion on compulsory 'driving assessments' for those of a certain age. Which, as you have to reapply for your driving licence after age 70 (every 3 years) it seems logical would take place at that application and any subsequent applications.

Nothing as stringent as a normal driving test of course, just something along the lines of an eyesight test and a bit of a drive round to test competence and road safety, as much for the senior driver as everyone else.

Please don't take me wrong, I hope to god that I'm still driving in my 70's & beyond, I just wondered what peoples thoughts were on the matter.

Discuss

I am a young 69 yr old,2yrs ago had to get new licence as they wanted up to date photo.
Next year at 70 another new licence(more cost for us poor pensioners).
But i agree with re test as long as it won't cost me,surprising that the powers to be haven't thought of this little money earner.

jackatesme · 21st August 2014, 19:18

Been driving for 52yrs, have had 2 accidents both in the 1st 2 yrs so i am getting better.

Villa Villan · 21st August 2014, 19:24

I will be 80 in 34 years time.

Cheers
Tony

robbrooks · 21st August 2014, 21:19

I was 48 when I bought my 52Reg CDT 75. You can work the rest out!

windrush · 22nd August 2014, 07:29

Reading through these post it looks like that I am the oldest member still driving at 81, but I can assure you all that I am not we have a member who is older than me at 84 and that is CFS75 Colin who joined the club a day before me well done Colin we can still show these youngsters a thing or two

dons1983 · 22nd August 2014, 07:54

My grandad has just let his car go a couple of weeks ago. He was 90!

windrush · 22nd August 2014, 08:22

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Originally Posted by dons1983

My grandad has just let his car go a couple of weeks ago. He was 90!

Hi Tom is your grandad a member or has been of the club

16th August 2014, 14:57	#41
KernowRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon, 2.5 V6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bude, Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 239 Thanked 79 Times in 67 Posts	Reading all these posts makes me feel like a youngster, won't be 78 until January. Intend to be driving for many years to come. __________________ KernowRover Avid 75 Fan The Walnut Bling King. http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0wrx8vrj.jpg

16th August 2014, 19:30	#42
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	I'm probably the oldest member not driving trimani (Alf) I've got my driving licence back, but I'm not admitting to being in my 81st year trimani (ALF) Last edited by trimani; 10th February 2016 at 14:08..

21st August 2014, 19:24	#46
Villa Villan I really should get out more....... ZT-T 160 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 46 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts	I will be 80 in 34 years time. Cheers Tony __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd August 2014, 07:29	#48
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Reading through these post it looks like that I am the oldest member still driving at 81, but I can assure you all that I am not we have a member who is older than me at 84 and that is CFS75 Colin who joined the club a day before me well done Colin we can still show these youngsters a thing or two __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

22nd August 2014, 07:54	#49
dons1983 Gets stuck in 2005 Rover 75 and 2010 BMW 520 d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Birmingham Posts: 534 Thanks: 159 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	My grandad has just let his car go a couple of weeks ago. He was 90! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st August 2014, 19:18	#45
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Been driving for 52yrs, have had 2 accidents both in the 1st 2 yrs so i am getting better.

21st August 2014, 21:19	#47
robbrooks Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT,160 remap: owner since new in December 2002: Mileage: June22 143,000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 633 Thanks: 324 Thanked 102 Times in 67 Posts	I was 48 when I bought my 52Reg CDT 75. You can work the rest out!