I used to be so afraid to drive a standard car because of all of the extra things you have to do, but Rob and I have had a standard car for a while now and I must say: I hate automatic cars. With a standard you feel like you are an extention of the car. That you have an active role in your journey. When you drive an automatic car you feel almost like a passanger. Like you are along for the ride but not an active participant. I think Standard cars are more fun to drive as well...
People who drive slowly tick me off. The city I live in is full of elderly people (there is nothing wrong with being elderly, but there is something wrong with continuing to drive when you know you shouldn't anymore). I have witnessed countless close calls with the elderly at fault. They should be re-testing people who are over a certian age. Some might argue that this is descrimination, but when you look at the facts you notice that your reaction time, eyesight, and hearing get worse as you get older. Why not re-test everyone every few years? Maybe people would pay more attention to the rules of the road if this was the case. In any case, I strongly believe that the elderly people should be tested and re-tested every two years. I also believe that if your doctor has told you that you shouldn't be driving that your doctor should inform the police as well. That way if your doctor says you can't drive, the police will make damn sure that you won't.
Quote of the day: "A person is smart. People are stupid" - Zedd in Wizards First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Let's try this again...
11 years ago
