Doug Kanter wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:


I like the bike idea. But, only if roads are REALLY designed to make it
safe to use bikes. One step in that direction would be mandatory annual
driving & vision re-testing for anyone over 50. A few years back, an old
lady here hit two girls who were standing ON THE SIDEWALK. She said she
thought they were garbage cans. As much as I love biking, there aren't
many places I feel safe.


Same here. About 8 months before I retired, I bought a 'comfort' type bike
from a well respected local bike shop. I had a number of the components
upgraded, such as crank, seat, rear wheel & spokes etc before picking it
up April 2003.
I used it regularly until the end of that October. I may have used it once
since then.
Here on the peninsula, the streets can be narrow and hilly with heavy
traffic at times. (think a smaller version of Boston downtown)


I don't understand why people don't think about elderly drivers correctly.
They think it's funny that old people drive down a 40 mph street doing 11
mph. But, nobody really wants to face reality and think about WHY old people
are driving that way.

Blame it on the AARP. They've done a heck of a job in blocking
common-sense laws that would require frequent driver testing of seniors.
It borders on being criminal. It's just a matter of time until they're
sued by the family of a victim of an incompetent senior driver. That day
can't come to soon.