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104-year-old John still driving

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lancashirelove
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quotePosted at 11:41 on 25th September 2010
104 year-old John still driving...

Sorry lancashirelove, deleted because the same text is in The Gazette. http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/104yearold-John-stil-driving.6549475.jp

In other words it is copied material and not acceptable. If you wish to rewrite it using your own words that will be fine.

Please members, do not copy text from other websites onto POE!!!




Edited by: Ron Brind at:27th September 2010 14:09
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Cathy E.
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quotePosted at 13:31 on 25th September 2010
That is such a sweet story. Glad he is doing well. Smile
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Jason T
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quotePosted at 15:28 on 30th September 2010
Good on him .....little bit worrying for other road users though!!Surprised
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quotePosted at 15:42 on 30th September 2010

I agree with Jason. 

I personally think there should be an age cap on driving.  But I understand how older people need to hold on to as much independence  as they can, which is great, as long as it doesn't effect the safety of others.  

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quotePosted at 16:39 on 30th September 2010
And it wouldn't surprise me if it turned out he's never taken a driving test in his life; prior to driving tests, you only needed a doctor's note and then off to your local council to get your licence.
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quotePosted at 16:46 on 30th September 2010

It would be interesting to know what his driving record is like. 

It is quite possible that he has never had an accident or they would probably have banned him by now. 

It is much easier for the older people to get straight into a car and drive themselves somewhere than have to wait for public transport in all weathers.

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