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p>Gentlemen, unfortunately the answer is clear. Our grandmothers are better drivers than we are. If you want to, improve your car's life, its repair frequency, your insurance rates, your life expectancy, and your insurance rates, drive like your grandmother. br> -- Yaakov "Jim" Watkins br> Denver, Colorado /p>

Amen! All of the proposals in this article seem very reasonable and prudent.

In September of 1998, my parents, ages 68 and 69, were killed by an 86-year-old man accused of drunk driving. Before we knew of the alcohol connection in this wreck, I emailed AARP asking if they would support more frequent driver's license renewal periods for their members, or suggesting their members go to driving classes to assess and maintain their skills. AARP said that they were not for anything that might infringe on the freedom of their members.

p>If Congress or any state legislature, started discussions regarding the suggestions in the "Senior Driving" article, they will face stiff opposition from AARP. br> -- Randall Allison br> Abilene, Texas /p>

Eric Peters emphasizes vision testing for seniors (I'm one myself, and agree with his recommendation.) He misses one point, however. The senior who proudly displays a "handicapped" tag from the mirror blocks a significant portion of the critical field of view and is driving with impaired vision.

p>Additionally, any bets on a change in accident rate statistics as we collect more data involving 21-64 year-olds who are in driving accidents while using a cell phone? br> --

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