How old is too old to be driving?

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  1. nofreetime

    nofreetime Road Train Member

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    Actually statistically that's about 3yrs from death.

    Statistically the average American male lifespan is 78 and truckers have a 10 year shorter lifespan which would be 68.
     
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  3. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Ok Rookie, if you ever need any tips on backing up, trip planning, or whatever, just let us know. In the meantime kiss my ####, lol
     
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  4. nredfor88

    nredfor88 Road Train Member

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    Ok, but what’s the average lifespan for a super trucker? That changes the equation now don’t it.
     
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  5. nofreetime

    nofreetime Road Train Member

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    So your denying a million mile driver your unrequested advice on backing up and trip planning. :rolleyes:
     
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  6. 51.50

    51.50 Heavy Load Member

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    Many years ago getting to a million miles was a big deal. After that you get the second and possibly a third.
     
  7. nofreetime

    nofreetime Road Train Member

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    Not sure if you just missed the point or if you think it's normal to need advice on backing and trip planning after a million miles if so are you speaking from experience?
     
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  8. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    your grandmother has focus that trip to the store must make her feel a sense of normalcy . Blessings on you and your family because dealing with declining mental capabilities in our loved ones is probably the hardest thing to deal with.
     
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    Here is one that will tug on your heartstrings if you are a baby boomer.
    Johnny Crawford, the child actor who was on the "Rifleman" with Chuck Connors has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After Crawford left TV, he was a talented singer who had some hits in the early 60's, formed a big band in Hollywood that was well known there.
    He is only 74.
    Johnny Crawford - Wikipedia
     
  10. SmallPackage

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    Long live Mark Mccain.
     
  11. 51.50

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    You boasting about being a "Million Mile Driver" does not prove you learned anything. You could be a Million mile steering wheel holder.
     
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