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That's really not the question......... Posted by Herb Hirsch [Email] (#114) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Herb Hirsch) on Sun, 10 May 2009 08:42:31 In Reply to: When is one too old to drive a stick?, SmSam, Sat, 9 May 2009 23:55:15 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Driving a stick requires a certain amount of coordination and arm/left-leg flexibility. Deficiencies in those areas is not necessarily age-related.
The aging process brings diminishment of coordination, judgment, reaction time, memory, peripheral vision, night vision, depth perception and hearing loss. Usually, these factors don't enter the picture until one is in their 70's......but there can be exceptions in one or more of the above areas.
If you or your loved ones see a change in any of the above areas, seeing the appropriate specialist is probably the best course. An adjustment in corrective lens is one of the more common outcomes. Compensation by driving less at night might be a self-imposed change.
Taking AARP's senior driving course can help, and result in a auto insurance reduction as an added bonus. I went and I can tell you that it was very informative.
In conclusion, I believe that looking for an arbitray age to stop using stick shift is not the question.....rather a better understanding of the aging process, professional assessment when there is an issue/question, and small compensation represent a more effective approach.
Herb Hirsch
South Brunswick, NJ
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