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Title: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 July 2023, 14:43:36
Car insurance has gone up by over £200.

Still slightly cheaper than anything on the comparison sites.

 :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Varche on 18 July 2023, 16:06:41
My Dad says that as a general warning and cannot believe he has two OAP sons!
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 18 July 2023, 16:23:40
Don't get old?

Too late  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 July 2023, 16:33:12
34.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2023, 16:39:57
From what've heard it beats the alternative  :y
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 18 July 2023, 16:40:21
34.
We're talking age, not IQ  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 July 2023, 17:25:59
34.
We're talking age, not IQ  ;D

Age.
IQ
Waist measurement.

All 34. :P
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 July 2023, 17:29:22
From what've heard it beats the alternative  :y

Depends if you are living or merely existing.

Many old people are dragging their battered corpse like bodies around for years. What is the point. :)

Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 July 2023, 17:32:22
From what've heard it beats the alternative  :y

Depends if you are living or merely existing.

Many old people are dragging their battered corpse like bodies around for years. What is the point. :)

Fortunately, I don't resemble that remark.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Andy B on 18 July 2023, 18:26:32
it seems that insurance has generally gone up a lot .... a few lads at work were recently complaining about how much theirs had gone up
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 18 July 2023, 18:32:48
The Range Rover premium went up by £18 so quite reasonable compared to some.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 July 2023, 18:53:12
34.

However old Lord Opti claims he is, I'm a lot younger!   >:D  8)

So with his dog years reckoning, I'm 19.   :y
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2023, 19:01:42
Hardly surprising, as nobody can drive now.  Everywhere I go I get delayed because some morons have managed to have a shunt
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 July 2023, 19:40:40
The fun is being taken out of driving now by idiots on the road with no idea at all, all they want to do is get from a to b with no enjoyment or involvement…. Allegedly I sometimes traverse many of the great driving roads on the mountains nearby to relieve myself and get the cobwebs out.   ( no sheep involved) 🐑😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2023, 19:56:08
Swapping from the Alabama Mumsybus cost an extra 42 pence 8)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2023, 22:59:12
Swapping from the Alabama Mumsybus cost an extra 42 pence 8)

Seems like excellent value  :y
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 July 2023, 10:38:38
Just had my renewal through for the Zaf, a 50% increase from M&S to £390 - jokers.

Shopped around and managed to limit the damage to an £11 increase ::)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 July 2023, 12:17:34
Just had my renewal through for the Zaf, a 50% increase from M&S to £390 - jokers.

Shopped around and managed to limit the damage to an £11 increase ::)

That is about forty quid more than I pay to insure the humble 2 series. ::)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 July 2023, 12:46:52
Clearly they've spotted my youthful exuberance and are charging me accordingly  >:D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2023, 13:05:40
Clearly they've spotted my youthful exuberance and are charging me accordingly  >:D
Yes, that must be it :D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2023, 11:18:57
In 5 years my insurance has gone by £400.

Haven't had a claim for over 20 years, and that wasn't my fault.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 20 July 2023, 13:24:13
I tended to stick with the same companies and having 3 cars I stayed with Admiral Multi Car for quite a while.  As I Sorned 2 of the cars I had just the one to insure and at 1st they did me a good deal.

Over a period of time (when there was a fuss about the female premiums)  and prices started to drop, Admiral prices rose instead.  So I was about to renew and look for a better deal and Admiral not only took money from my bank without my permission (£750ish) whilst I was in hospital and unable to ring them, once sorted I paid around £250/270. (£500ish refunded)

After that I tried the comparison sites, was surprised when I got a deal for £150,  Used the comarison sites since.  Been with the RAC last 2 years. :y :y
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 July 2023, 13:54:05
I tended to stick with the same companies and having 3 cars I stayed with Admiral Multi Car for quite a while.  As I Sorned 2 of the cars I had just the one to insure and at 1st they did me a good deal.

Over a period of time (when there was a fuss about the female premiums)  and prices started to drop, Admiral prices rose instead.  So I was about to renew and look for a better deal and Admiral not only took money from my bank without my permission (£750ish) whilst I was in hospital and unable to ring them, once sorted I paid around £250/270. (£500ish refunded)

After that I tried the comparison sites, was surprised when I got a deal for £150,  Used the comarison sites since. Been with the RAC last 2 years. :y :y

 2 years is about right.

Year one they give you a good deal.

Year two they put the price up but are still just about competitive.

By year three they have decided you are a lazy bastard who CBA to shop around and so add 30-50%

....I believe the old scouse lad has been with the same insurance company for 87 years. 8)

Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2023, 16:14:03
....
 and Admiral not only took money from my bank without my permission ( .....

Hastings did that to me years ago. I phoned in the week between Christmas & New Year to tell them NOT to auto renew, They took a monthly payment at the end of Jan. The first girl I spoke asked why I didn't just cancel it .....  ??? WTF would I cancel a policy when there was about a week to go?
I've never used them since! (maybe I should let it go after nearly 20 years!  ::)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 20 July 2023, 18:25:39
I found my insurance was more exspensive in Dec, so renewed in May saving a fair chunk. 8)

Also keep ringing the same company, different person on the phone often gets a discount.   :y

But as Opti mentioned, cheap 1st time , increased premium if they get away with it 2nd time, 3rd time is a piss take.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 21 July 2023, 12:15:15
Some insurance companies won't quote you over the age of 80.

Those that do, on the comparison sites, quote anything from £800+ to £3500.

I've got full no claims,  and a ROSPA gold advanced driving certificate (which they don't recognise).
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2023, 13:17:02
Some insurance companies won't quote you over the age of 80.

Those that do, on the comparison sites, quote anything from £800+ to £3500.

I've got full no claims,  and a ROSPA gold advanced driving certificate (which they don't recognise).


The premiums for the old and cautious tend to mirror the premiums for young and foolish.


I wonder if this is fair.


I currently occupy  the bit in the middle, so affordable (for now) :)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 21 July 2023, 17:37:26
Some insurance companies won't quote you over the age of 80.

Those that do, on the comparison sites, quote anything from £800+ to £3500.

I've got full no claims,  and a ROSPA gold advanced driving certificate (which they don't recognise).


The premiums for the old and cautious tend to mirror the premiums for young and foolish.


I wonder if this is fair.


I currently occupy  the bit in the middle, so affordable (for now) :)

Yup, I'm quickly getting priced off the road.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 21 July 2023, 17:49:14
Some insurance companies won't quote you over the age of 80.

Those that do, on the comparison sites, quote anything from £800+ to £3500.

I've got full no claims,  and a ROSPA gold advanced driving certificate (which they don't recognise).


The premiums for the old and cautious tend to mirror the premiums for young and foolish.


I wonder if this is fair.


I currently occupy  the bit in the middle, so affordable (for now) :)

Yup, I'm quickly getting priced off the road.
That's terrible  :'(

Can I have your Astra?   :)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 July 2023, 18:13:33
Unfortunately, older people who have accidents tend to have more spectacular ones than most. And unfortunately usually because they are no longer medically fit to drive but haven't been checked or assessed for conditions that might otherwise be assumed to be normal for age such as slower reactions or reduced spatial awareness.

This obviously has an impact on those in perfect health who have every right to remain independently mobile. Whether there's a case for claiming ageism on the part of insurers, or not, is a different question but individually, the cost of bringing such a claim would be more of a legacy than of direct benefit.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 21 July 2023, 18:42:37
Unfortunately, older people who have accidents tend to have more spectacular ones than most. And unfortunately usually because they are no longer medically fit to drive but haven't been checked or assessed for conditions that might otherwise be assumed to be normal for age such as slower reactions or reduced spatial awareness.

This obviously has an impact on those in perfect health who have every right to remain independently mobile. Whether there's a case for claiming ageism on the part of insurers, or not, is a different question but individually, the cost of bringing such a claim would be more of a legacy than of direct benefit.

 ;D ;D What?
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2023, 18:52:55
I think high premiums for old people is 90% down to old women.

'Most' of the old men seem OK.....but the old ladies will insist on driving their beige Honda Civic through shop front windows, wiping out the girl on the till and half a dozen customers. ::)

The 'old girls' get confused between the go and the stop pedals, you see. ::)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 21 July 2023, 20:27:48
I think high premiums for old people is 90% down to old women.

'Most' of the old men seem OK.....but the old ladies will insist on driving their beige Honda Civic through shop front windows, wiping out the girl on the till and half a dozen customers. ::)

The 'old girls' get confused between the go and the stop pedals, you see. ::)
I thought they did that at any age.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2023, 20:50:16
I think high premiums for old people is 90% down to old women.

'Most' of the old men seem OK.....but the old ladies will insist on driving their beige Honda Civic through shop front windows, wiping out the girl on the till and half a dozen customers. ::)

The 'old girls' get confused between the go and the stop pedals, you see. ::)
I thought they did that at any age.

That is a sexist comment and  a slur on the weaker less intelligent sex. :)

Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 July 2023, 09:03:32
Some insurance companies won't quote you over the age of 80.

Those that do, on the comparison sites, quote anything from £800+ to £3500.

I've got full no claims,  and a ROSPA gold advanced driving certificate (which they don't recognise).


The premiums for the old and cautious tend to mirror the premiums for young and foolish.


I wonder if this is fair.


I currently occupy  the bit in the middle, so affordable (for now) :)

Yup, I'm quickly getting priced off the road.
Can I have your Astra?   :)

No.

More Than and Direct Line declined to quote.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Nick W on 22 July 2023, 10:34:15
I think high premiums for old people is 90% down to old women.

'Most' of the old men seem OK.....but the old ladies will insist on driving their beige Honda Civic through shop front windows, wiping out the girl on the till and half a dozen customers. ::)

The 'old girls' get confused between the go and the stop pedals, you see. ::)




From my experience of having recovered many of these crashes, you're wrong. Old women tend to have a continuing low speed crash, and old men have a more serious single impact. Actually, we don't need the 'old' in that sentence.


I've stated several times here that I don't think old people should swap to automatic cars as they age because you are partially right about the pedals. Although it's not confusion, but terror causing them to freeze in place.


As for insurance companies being ageist, their entire business is based on collecting, analysing and using data. Anyone who thinks their own gut feeling gives them a valid case against that is almost certainly going to be proved wrong. That applies to anything where gut feelings or the even more risible 'common sense' is touted as a valid argument
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 10:44:35
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 July 2023, 11:27:39
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.

That's the reason I took the ROSPA advanced driving test to make sure I was still capable and able to drive safely.

I passed at gold standard, but that means 'f' all to the insurance companies.

If I had failed, I would most certainly have given up my car.

Unfortunately, I am grouped into the doddering old farts that definitely shouldn't be on the road.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2023, 12:00:08
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.

That's the reason I took the ROSPA advanced driving test to make sure I was still capable and able to drive safely.

I passed at gold standard, but that means 'f' all to the insurance companies.

If I had failed, I would most certainly have given up my car.

Unfortunately, I am grouped into the doddering old farts that definitely shouldn't be on the road.
That's really bad, Barry.  >:(

Can I have your Astra?  :)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 July 2023, 12:07:35
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.

That's the reason I took the ROSPA advanced driving test to make sure I was still capable and able to drive safely.

I passed at gold standard,
but that means 'f' all to the insurance companies.

If I had failed, I would most certainly have given up my car.

Unfortunately, I am grouped into the doddering old farts that definitely shouldn't be on the road.

This must piss you off. :-\

I think a yearly eye examination/sight test may not be a bad idea though......regardless of age even.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 July 2023, 12:11:25
I wonder how many of us would fail the driving test  if were required to take it again unannounced?

Quite a number. :-X
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 12:18:54
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.

That's the reason I took the ROSPA advanced driving test to make sure I was still capable and able to drive safely.

I passed at gold standard, but that means 'f' all to the insurance companies.

If I had failed, I would most certainly have given up my car.

Unfortunately, I am grouped into the doddering old farts that definitely shouldn't be on the road.



I have several ROSPA certificates from my years in the London Ambulance Service + advanced high speed & night driving course certificates as you say they mean absolutely nothing ,I mentioned them years ago to my insurance provider it made no difference at all, I have noticed nowadays that very few drivers seem able to "read the road" and proceed straight into incidents that could & should be easily avoidable & it's not always the elderly driver.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 12:56:34
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 14:31:54
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2023, 14:53:30
This ^^^
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: redelitev6 on 22 July 2023, 15:07:44
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
Err , I think you'll find they're actually "efficiency savings" rather than cutbacks  ;)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2023, 16:12:24
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
Lack of cut backs, actually  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 16:55:37
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
Lack of cut backs, actually  ;D
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Very good Steve 😂😂😂
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 17:01:17
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(


Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 17:04:43
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
I agree  ;)
not only signs being blocked by vegetation, but also line of sight at junctions etc ,causing accidents  .
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2023, 17:15:00
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 17:16:26
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
.

You're certainly on the ball today Steve 👍
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2023, 17:18:58
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
I agree  ;)
not only signs being blocked by vegetation, but also line of sight at junctions etc ,causing accidents  .
Yep. Plenty of grass verges at junctions round here. If they're not mowed it's impossible to see if it's safe to pull out without actually pulling out. Lots of shouty voices, beepy horns and filled underwear.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2023, 17:19:54
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
.

You're certainly on the ball today Steve 👍
I've just taken my medication, Mick, it lasts about half an hour then I go back to sleep  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 17:20:42
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
:-[
maybe thar's the problem then  :D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 July 2023, 18:07:03
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
Lack of cut backs, actually  ;D

There's a speed camera near here which is totally obscured by the hedge grown up in front of it.  :y

Thing is the hedge has been cut around the camera with a tractor mounted flail cutter and the operator obviously couldn't be arsed to get out and clear the bit in front of the camera by hand.  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 July 2023, 18:09:42
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.

Not long to go then Mick.  Can I have your Range Rover?  :)                                                       ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 18:18:37
My Father in law said he would stop driving as soon as he reached 80 years of age, he had always had powerful vehicles Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. He did so true to his word and if he needed transport we always obliged, I will definitely do the same as I think it's a very sensible decision.

Not long to go then Mick.  Can I have your Range Rover?  :)                                                       ;D
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Only 128 months to go so you'll have to be patient..😂
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2023, 18:27:43
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
                  Better than minge though?
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 July 2023, 18:33:08
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
                  Better than minge though?

I don't know....  I'm partial to a bit of munge!  :D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: ronnyd on 22 July 2023, 18:41:38
Half of them can't even read the road SIGNS ,let alone read the road  ::)
.   

Have you noticed that many roadsigns are completely obscured nowadays by trees  & bushes due to the local council cutbacks, even our roundabouts in this are are completely overgrown looks dreadful.
Lack of cut backs, actually  ;D

There's a speed camera near here which is totally obscured by the hedge grown up in front of it.  :y

Thing is the hedge has been cut around the camera with a tractor mounted flail cutter and the operator obviously couldn't be arsed to get out and clear the bit in front of the camera by hand.  ;D

Shame they didn't flail the whole camera to oblivion.  :)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2023, 19:34:26
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
                  Better than minge though?

I don't know....  I'm partial to a bit of munge!  :D

                Aren’t we all? 🙀🙀
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Andy B on 22 July 2023, 19:45:42
I wonder how many of us would fail the driving test  if were required to take it again unannounced?

Quite a number. :-X

A number of years ago, when I was invited to do a speed awareness course, in the days when it was both classroom & practical driving on the road, I was told I wasn't allowed to left foot brake in the automatic car ..... just incase I pressed both at the same time! So that would be a fail ..... obviously I would never exceed the speed limit!

But we all know what we should or shouldn't be doing when driving. So if a driving test was suddenly sprung on us, we'd know to look in our mirrors every 50 ft .... not cross our arms when turning the wheel ....tyres & tarmac etc etc etc
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Andy B on 22 July 2023, 19:48:12
.....
I don't think old people should swap to automatic cars as they age because you are partially right about the pedals. Although it's not confusion, but terror causing them to freeze in place. ....

people should swap to autos as soon as they've passed their test in a manual!  ::) ::) ::)

I've driven autos for the past 30+ years  :y
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 20:58:24
A38 (streethay Lichfield to Alrewas) recently .
it's been reduced from NSL to 40 with average speed cameras for weeks due to HS2 works (though no one is ever working on the A38 when i drive down it daily  ::) people dob't understand how average speed works  :-X
An example of the idiots NOT reading the signs is, for the last week ,a large section has been reduced to ONE lane .
 800 yards (and every 200 Yards there after) before the single lane section are signs saying "USE BOTH LANES WHEN QUEING " and "MURGE IN TURN" .
Idiots Block the "fast" lane and dawdle along with the other idiots in lane one at 2MPH causing a massive mile long tailbacks  >:(
You'd think they'd learn to spell merge correctly  ;D
                  Better than minge though?
NO ONE wants to que up for minge , especially if there's 2 lanes  :o
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Rangie on 22 July 2023, 21:03:58
Sloppy seconds think I'll pass..😂
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2023, 21:29:10
As long as it’s not on double white lines🤣🤣
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 July 2023, 21:48:16

NO ONE wants to que up for minge , especially if there's 2 lanes  :o

Some do....  ::)

Apparently this is a photo of migrants queuing up at Kim's Massage Parlour in Folkestone.....

(https://i.postimg.cc/J0M6GYdY/Kims.jpg)

Twitter is a funny place!  ;D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 22:12:12

NO ONE wants to que up for minge , especially if there's 2 lanes  :o

Some do....  ::)

Apparently this is a photo of migrants queuing up at Kim's Massage Parlour in Folkestone.....

(https://i.postimg.cc/J0M6GYdY/Kims.jpg)

Twitter is a funny place!  ;D
Probably need a good massage after being cramped up in a lorry trailer  :-\
Is this "service"  ::) billed to the NHS  :-\ or do they have to pay cash out of their benifits / free money own pockets then claim it back  >:D
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2023, 22:17:19
As long as it’s not on double white lines🤣🤣
double YELLOW lines
definitely DON'T stop or leave tour car unattended in these places  :-X
apparently  :P   
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Mister Rog on 22 July 2023, 23:40:15
Don't get old . . . .
I watered artificial plants today
It's all downhill from here . . . . .  :-\
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Nick W on 23 July 2023, 07:59:14
Don't get old . . . .
I watered artificial plants today
It's all downhill from here . . . . .  :-\


When you buy dehydrated water to do it, you know you're near the bottom ::)
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: countrywoman on 23 July 2023, 08:34:55
Back to the point, mum (87 and still driving okay) has been quoted £400 to insure her P reg Seat Ibiza.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 July 2023, 10:04:12
Back to the point, mum (87 and still driving okay) has been quoted £400 to insure her P reg Seat Ibiza.

Depends where you live,  doesn't help that I've got a Birmingham Post code.

If I lived 2 miles north I would be paying about the same as your mom.
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: Andy B on 23 July 2023, 19:54:18
I'll have to ask my Dad ..... he was 86 last week & drives a Chrysler Grand Voyager
Title: Re: Don't get old
Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2023, 08:44:34
No idea what Mum pays, but its irrelevant, she needs a car, so she has to suck it up.  When the day comes she can't drive safely*, she needs to move less rural.


*She has always had more points and patronisation courses than me.  Like me, she doesn't believe in the more stupid of the limits....   ::)