[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

In the old days-when you were tested in NYC--if you touched the curb when parallel parking--you failed--time for a retest

Same in PA and Ohio. Plus you had to be less than 12 inches of the curb.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Same in PA and Ohio. Plus you had to be less than 12 inches of the curb.

Making these popular...once upon a time.

[tophcfa]

If the suggestion is for senior driving school to help teach seniors to adopt to safer driving, as we all inevitably age, it would probably be popular. However, Seniors tend to be very afraid of anything that evaluates ones driving skills, with any kind of course pass or fail grade, for the fear of having their license revoked. That would be a life changing event that most seniors fear.

[VILLAGERBB]

Freckles42...Good for you! The Villages needs more safe drivers!
AARP Driver Safety Class is offered at various locations throughout The Villages. You can call 352-430-1833 or check "The VHA Voice"...Home Page - The VHA for more info.

[EdFNJ]

Does the class offer a 2nd major in "how to turn off (or turn on) ones turn-signals" with a minor in golf-cart?

[thetruth]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

Everyone who posts on TOTV are perfect drivers who never speed, stop at signs, use turn signals etc

An amazing coincidence that all the bad drivers do not post here. It's the other guys. Or gals.

As I read any of these threads I don't recall a single post where someone said HEY I WAS WRONG.

In days of old, it used ot pay to take the NY safe driving course. If I recall we would save like 10% on our compreh4nsive insurance and it would last for like three years so it was a great saving. The course was taught by retired police officers and was always interesting. AND ALSO SCARY AS TO WHAT SOME PEOPLE THINK IS OK.

As polite as I can be, WE HAVE SOME TRULY INTERESTING DRIVERS AROUND HERE.

[John_W]

I've found the back-up camera view has taken most of the guess work out of parallel parking. Just follow the projected yellow curve line and then straighten as you need.

[VILLAGERBB]

And pedestrians could use a lesson in parking lot awareness. Walking down the middle of the driving lane or in front of a moving car is just plain dangerous. It comes down to personal safety and noticing what is going on around you. Shut off the cellphones and pay attention!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Making these popular...once upon a time.

The problem with these......old people can't hear them.

[asianthree]

Our car self parks, front and rear warning you are parking to close, has backup cameras, self breaks for pedestrians, warns a car is moving into my lane, warns you if I do not stay in my lane, and steering wheel gently brings you back to lane. Auto breaking system for front collision.
I am pretty much protected from doing damage to you, sadly I have zero protection from those who do not have the ability to make quick and safe decisions, while driving. I did have an hour of lessons on how to use all of the cars features, and stayed in a Holiday Inn.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by John_W

I've found the back-up camera view has taken most of the guess work out of parallel parking. Just follow the projected yellow curve line and then straighten as you need.

Sometimes life just throws many of us a curve and we still have to do it "the old fashioned way."

[fastboat]

Just a class on how to read the signs and interpret the pictures on signs going into roundabouts would be great. Definitely save a lot of cursing.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by fastboat

Just a class on how to read the signs and interpret the pictures on signs going into roundabouts would be great. Definitely save a lot of cursing.

I would be interested in attending a class like that, just to hear (and chuckle about) the explanations/requirements...regarding all of the different signage & striping.

Here's a thread, that if you missed it...discusses those exact issues.


Roundabout Inconsistencies (Poke Here)




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[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Originally Posted by Freckles42

I would love a driving refresher course ... I'm 66 .. any ideas of where to go?

Try the AARP Driving classes. THey are offered throughout The Villages and you get a discount on part of your auto insurance. Remember no amout of classes will do any good if you don't follow the rules of the road and remember to always look out for the other guy. It's called defensive driving.

[itzfun]

I take an online safe driving course every three years. I've done so for the past 24 years; this year will be the eighth time. I began when I was 50. Taking the course earns me a discount for three years on my insurance premiums. Online is $20. Worth the time and $$$. Check with your auto ins. company.