Horrific. Very fortunate that there weren’t any fatalities.

Can’t wait to hear the excuse explaining this one.

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    10 months ago

    Above 70 it should be maybe every 5, and above 80 every 2. And shucks, if you’re driving at age 90, it should be annually.

    (Obviously, the real problem is that cars in America are required to live, work, eat, etc. I hope to find a way to not need to drive when I’m that age, it’s why I fight for changes to my city to make it liveable without a car.)

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      10 months ago

      Agreed on all accounts.

      I wish I didn’t need a car. I don’t really like driving, and cars are big and expensive, but my lifestyle wouldn’t be possible without one, at least in my area. I’d much rather bike and use transit everywhere, but that’s unfortunately impractical unless I accept a 1.5-2 hour commute each way to work.

      That said, if I was retired, I could probably get away with it. Most things can be delivered, and I wouldn’t be pressed for time so I could use the slower modes of transportation to get around. Even paying for taxis or Ubers or whatever would be fine for doctors appointments and whatnot. That’s impractical now, but it’s feasible for a retiree.