How old is too old to be driving?

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  1. Scooter HBG

    Scooter HBG Light Load Member

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    When is it time to hang it up?????????
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    When a person feels their reaction time is slowing too much.
     
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  4. nofreetime

    nofreetime Road Train Member

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    I say 65 years old.
     
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  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i retired last spring, at somewhere's over 70


    so i say, 52........!!!!!!
     
  6. Scooter HBG

    Scooter HBG Light Load Member

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    Good answer! Thanks! and enjoy the down time...
     
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  7. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    When you catch yourself making dumb mistakes that can get somebody hurt.
    Or when you just absolutely dread the thought of getting in that truck even more time.
    Or...when its not fun anymore.
     
  8. mikestime

    mikestime Light Load Member

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    Will I am coming up too 75 and still feel good and going strong!!!!!!
     
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  9. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    When the eyesight goes. That's right after, you know.
     
  10. blacklabel

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    I know a guy 82 just got a 2 yr medical card. He runs a 310wb Pete with a mechanical cat. He ain't scared to let it stroll down the road neither. He's a good hand. He probably die if they make him stop driving.
     
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  11. Midwest Trucker

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    My Grandpa drove at least part time until around 85 years old. He started in 1946 and was born in 1926. He passed 3 yrs ago now. I remember him still driving full time at 75 or 76 yrs old though.

    But I’d say as long as your not making stupid mistakes and have the eyesight. Go for it.
     
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