Thomas
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- Kubota B2650HSD w/Frontloader & CC LTX1046 & Craftman T2200 lawn mower.
In my case they drop little hints...You going to town,lets go for ride etc. etc.
Been there, done that.In my case they drop little hints...You going to town,lets go for ride etc. etc.
We are not at the point yet. No different than driving with my one 16 year old who is stubborn and knows everything.Keep this in mind... If you know that his driving skills are not good anymore, and you let him drive, and he is in an accident, a good lawyer will sue you for knowingly allowing him to drive and causing an accident.
Whoever has the best lawyer will win a case such as this.
I am 80!It's a tough thing to watch. It's even harder to have to make the decision for them if they won't do it themselves. My father in-law was driving up until about age 89-90. Anytime they'd go anywhere, his wife would drive (she's 13 years younger than him). About the only places he'd drive himself were down to the Legion or McDonald's. Well, she drove more and more, and he drove less and less. Then one day he just said he didn't think he should be driving anymore. They didn't take his license or keys or car. He just stopped. That was a blessing. He passed away a few months ago from a combination of weak heart and dementia. Good guy. Saved us from having to make the decision for him.
Heck, last year I nailed my brand new company car at the office backing up into a yellow safty pole (for the truck deliveries) and I haven't even hit 60 yet LOLI am 80!
I have noticed that I do make minor mistakes more often now.
Parking while trying to not bump a pole behind, scratching against a bush alongside when parking, etc.
We let my father park it in the garage (never had a car in there for over 13 years LOL). He's had the car going on 3 years now, no damage, knock on wood.It was a very tough time for me. Dad's car would have new, unexplained body damage that he wouldn't comment on. Making him lose his independence/driving was very difficult and emotional. I haven't met many that will turn in the keys voluntarily.![]()
Yeah..... but I am a retired 747-400 Capt.Heck, last year I nailed my brand new company car at the office backing up into a yellow safty pole (for the truck deliveries) and I haven't even hit 60 yet LOL