AA launching Drive Confident initiative

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Permalink Reply by John E Pallister on February 2, 2010 at 12:53pm

Hi Margaret,
Do they mention how much they will charge for this? Call me a sceptic, but I have a sneaky feeling that it's a money-grabbing ploy !!

Cheers

John

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Permalink Reply by Bill on February 2, 2010 at 3:18pm

Hi Margaret,

Do you really think anybody will admit that their driving has deteriorated.
I think not.

Safe Driving

Bill

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on February 3, 2010 at 12:45am

Margaret I think my driving has changed over the years as I seem to be far more conscious of speed and speed limits.
That speed camera detector I mentioned on this site really has had an effect in a positive way.
My neck and shoulders are not as flexible as they were and so I try and avoid those junctions that are at an acute angle to the road I'm joining. Another thing I have noticed with older drivers and that is they take longer to make a decision especially when they are entering a roundabout or emerging from a side road. I think to myself why should I be different to others of the same age so I am more conscious of that possible weakness. I don't see why women should be that different from men. A bad driver at 40 will still be a bad driver at 70. --- Hank.

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Permalink Reply by John E Pallister on February 3, 2010 at 12:59am

Hi hank,
I have a problem with my neck, spondalosis, and find that if I come across a junction like that, I take my visor, that has a mirror attached, and turn it toward the oncoming traffic....works a treat for me.
Cheers

John

Cowboy said:

Margaret I think my driving has changed over the years as I seem to be far more conscious of speed and speed limits.
That speed camera detector I mentioned on this site really has had an effect in a positive way.
My neck and shoulders are not as flexible as they were and so I try and avoid those junctions that are at an acute angle to the road I'm joining. Another thing I have noticed with older drivers and that is they take longer to make a decision especially when they are entering a roundabout or emerging from a side road. I think to myself why should I be different to others of the same age so I am more conscious of that possible weakness. I don't see why women should be that different from men. A bad driver at 40 will still be a bad driver at 70. --- Hank.

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on February 3, 2010 at 1:11am

John do you mean your sun visor. --- Hank

John E Pallister said:

Hi hank,
I have a problem with my neck, spondalosis, and find that if I come across a junction like that, I take my visor, that has a mirror attached, and turn it toward the oncoming traffic....works a treat for me.
Cheers

John

Cowboy said:

Margaret I think my driving has changed over the years as I seem to be far more conscious of speed and speed limits.
That speed camera detector I mentioned on this site really has had an effect in a positive way.
My neck and shoulders are not as flexible as they were and so I try and avoid those junctions that are at an acute angle to the road I'm joining. Another thing I have noticed with older drivers and that is they take longer to make a decision especially when they are entering a roundabout or emerging from a side road. I think to myself why should I be different to others of the same age so I am more conscious of that possible weakness. I don't see why women should be that different from men. A bad driver at 40 will still be a bad driver at 70. --- Hank.

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Permalink Reply by John E Pallister on February 3, 2010 at 11:22am

Hi Hank,
Yes....sun visor....sorry.

Cheers

John

Cowboy said:

John do you mean your sun visor. --- Hank

John E Pallister said:

Hi hank,
I have a problem with my neck, spondalosis, and find that if I come across a junction like that, I take my visor, that has a mirror attached, and turn it toward the oncoming traffic....works a treat for me.
Cheers

John

Cowboy said:

Margaret I think my driving has changed over the years as I seem to be far more conscious of speed and speed limits.
That speed camera detector I mentioned on this site really has had an effect in a positive way.
My neck and shoulders are not as flexible as they were and so I try and avoid those junctions that are at an acute angle to the road I'm joining. Another thing I have noticed with older drivers and that is they take longer to make a decision especially when they are entering a roundabout or emerging from a side road. I think to myself why should I be different to others of the same age so I am more conscious of that possible weakness. I don't see why women should be that different from men. A bad driver at 40 will still be a bad driver at 70. --- Hank.

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on February 3, 2010 at 11:26am

Thanks John my sun visor has a built in mirror so I will try that

Cowboy said:

John do you mean your sun visor. --- Hank

John E Pallister said:

Hi hank,
I have a problem with my neck, spondalosis, and find that if I come across a junction like that, I take my visor, that has a mirror attached, and turn it toward the oncoming traffic....works a treat for me.
Cheers

John

Cowboy said:

Margaret I think my driving has changed over the years as I seem to be far more conscious of speed and speed limits.
That speed camera detector I mentioned on this site really has had an effect in a positive way.
My neck and shoulders are not as flexible as they were and so I try and avoid those junctions that are at an acute angle to the road I'm joining. Another thing I have noticed with older drivers and that is they take longer to make a decision especially when they are entering a roundabout or emerging from a side road. I think to myself why should I be different to others of the same age so I am more conscious of that possible weakness. I don't see why women should be that different from men. A bad driver at 40 will still be a bad driver at 70. --- Hank.

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Permalink Reply by Margaret Goodwin on February 3, 2010 at 11:40am

Well, I'll own up to my driving having changed.....whether it's better or worse, I leave others to judge!
I think I am more careful but others may say I am hesitant. I drive more slowly than I used to because I rarely have to rush these days......but others may call me a slow coach. I have not been involved in any accidents......but I may have left a trail of devastation in my wake of which I am blissfully unaware!

My driving instructor daughter says I could do with a refresher course and I should read the 'new' version of the Highway Code.....so I will take her advice. According to the AA there will be a normal lesson fee but the refresher lessons will be focusing on individual problems instead of passing the driving test.

I love your sun visor hint John I'll definitely try that - Marg

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Permalink Reply by june thomas on March 12, 2010 at 2:40pm

Have just seen the discussion on driving and I must admit my driving is not what it used to be and I have thought on having a few lessons to get my confidence back. I have suddenly got a phobia about certain roundabouts around this area due to the road markings that keep being changed and the fact that everyone seems to be in such a hurry trying to beat the traffic lights. I may even get my 18yr old Grandson to teach me as he is a very careful driver and would not take any uneccessary risks. If all else fails I will take the bus!! June Thomas

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