Is 61 too old to be a new driver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hogleg, Mar 13, 2017.

  1. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    go for it age is never a barrier unless you make it one.
     
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  3. Aradrox

    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    The only issue I see with insurance is your lack of experience driving from. What I have heard you CAN get insured with less than 2 years but up until then the rates can be rough
    .. this is just second hand knowledge
     
  4. CSDixon

    CSDixon Light Load Member

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    That would be age discrimination!
     
  5. strollinruss

    strollinruss Road Train Member

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    You drove a grain truck to get yourself through college, didn't ya John? Wink, wink. There's no way they could dispute that.
     
  6. flyby1971

    flyby1971 Light Load Member

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    The only issue with age is what you make of it. Insurance will be high and not really worth it if the truck is going to be parked most of the time.
     
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  7. Hogleg

    Hogleg Medium Load Member

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    Right.
     
  8. MiRig2017

    MiRig2017 Light Load Member

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    I would rather see a 61 year old on the road than a 23 year old. I know that some people will not like that statement, but I remember being 23 years old and have been around 23 year olds, and they just are not many that are responsible or aware at that age. It is a proven fact that the older generation make the best employees due to determination, integrity, work ethics and wanting to do a good job.
     
  9. Loose Leaf

    Loose Leaf Medium Load Member

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    If you know how to drive? Just go take the test. Make sure insurance covers you and they will allow trailer size at test site.

    The hardest part will be your backing skills.
     
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  10. strollinruss

    strollinruss Road Train Member

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    Finally, here's a man that gets it.
     
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  11. Loose Leaf

    Loose Leaf Medium Load Member

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    The most important skills needed, his driver may not use.

    How often do you check your mirrors?
     
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