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Originally Posted by RWebb
"some old man"
- I think that is the key. He is too old to drive. Try to get his plate and/or ID and see if the DMV can force him to take a driving test based on your complaint. It is really for his own good. We are all going to get there sooner or later...
Also, see if you can meet his kids or younger relatives and have a very nice, friendly talk with them -- for his own good.
He will resist the familiy's attempt to "take away his freedom" and yours even stronger. But...
I took away my mom's car a few years before she died - with her full acceptance.... until she realized what it entailed, then you'd have thought I was selling her off into slavery.
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And that's the problem. But, CA is starting a new pilot program to give reaction tests to "selected" drivers. They can't go after a certain age, apparently because of some discrimination law (in this case, elders). There are some other tests that will be offered as well. I think this is great. Shoot, I don't even know how well I drive (or react, anyway), so a comparison test showing me that I'm not up to par would wake me up big time.
That's the thing, most people assume that they are the same when they're not. I've pretty much taken myself off the track. I might do an autocross if I get the car up to speed and see how confident I am. But, more importantly, see how the instructors feel. It really takes some observation of the driver.
I'd mention this to the "some old man" politely and ask him if he saw a scratch on his bumper. It would be scary if he said he saw it and didn't know how it happened.
Meanwhile, how's the garage support??