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- Pennsylvania, USA
The art and science of guiding a large, heavy piece of metal around OTHER large, heavy pieces of metal - otherwise known as driving - can become more difficult as we age due to the loss of reflexes and the dulling of senses. AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, offers a wonderful refresher course known as 55 Alive which has recently been updated to address the current state of American roadways and the drivers found on them.
Here's a quick overview of some of the changes AARP has instituted ...
Here's a quick overview of some of the changes AARP has instituted ...
- Make sure your vehicle "fits" you. Driving around town in a low-slung Corvette can impair your visibility to others as well as your own lines of sight, even while it simultaneously improves the odds of picking up a college girl. You'll have to decide which is more important: vision or passion.
- When another driver is tailgating you at 55MPH, you should:
- Slowly reduce speed and signal the driver that it is safe to pass
- Speed up in the hopes that you'll lose the tailgater
- Slam on the brakes, get out and beat him senseless with your titanium cane
- Night driving becomes a challenge for many adults as they age. Rather than stay home and miss out on all the fun, you can install Hella driving lights on the front grill and/or roof of your vehicle to help light the way.
- Try to eliminate distractions while you're driving. Turn off the radio, put down the cell phone and extinguish that joint.
- It is NOT a good idea to use your oxygen bottle as a substitute for the vehicle's nitrous oxide boost system.
