tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post7302356288792421125..comments2024-03-22T18:01:20.065-05:00Comments on Geezer with a Grudge: Why Not?T.W. Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-69364263356925241882009-12-19T09:02:02.916-06:002009-12-19T09:02:02.916-06:00Wow! That's brilliant. I wish Minnesota had th...Wow! That's brilliant. I wish Minnesota had that much common sense. I hope to ride my whole life, but life sometimes has different plans for us. However, no one's desires or incapacities should be allowed to risk other's lives. One of the beauties of motorcycling is that we put ourselves at risk without putting others in much jeopardy. <br /><br />This time of year, I can almost miss living in California. California’s winter riding season is the best in the nation. Mild weather, occasional rain, and PCH combine almost all of my favorite memories of California.T.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-61651340413334305082009-12-19T08:10:56.475-06:002009-12-19T08:10:56.475-06:00In California, at age 70 everyone must retake both...In California, at age 70 everyone must retake both written and driving test every year. Most seem to do so; I have a 90+ neighbor who just bought a new Camry and still drives. Some years ago an 84 year old man killed a bunch of people in Santa Monica. That was the impetus for the law. <br /><br />Personally, I plan to be still riding at least until I'm 85 or so.Dave Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077874542204798978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-49903516025770707382009-12-18T22:44:19.341-06:002009-12-18T22:44:19.341-06:00Thanks Dave,
At least for cagers, I've watch...Thanks Dave, <br /><br />At least for cagers, I've watched DMV employees in 4 states assist folks who couldn't read, see, or drive to pass the tests and get their licenses (including CA). I think the test ought to be harder than it is and it ought to be mandatory that everyone retake both the written and driving test every few years. Until you pass 60 then a retest ought to happen every couple of years.T.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-67108511870166181022009-12-18T09:22:27.913-06:002009-12-18T09:22:27.913-06:00Wonderful!! Not everyone is "entitled" t...Wonderful!! Not everyone is "entitled" to join the crowd and do everything their little hearts desire, even ride motorcycles. Puzzled by your rant against the DMVs of the world. In California at least (and I know you've been here), a driving/riding test is required either by the DMV examiner or the MSF class. While I aced the written test, it took two tries to pass the riding part -- so something must be right if they actually fail people. My guess is the MSF folk need to fail a certain percentage of people else the CHP will refuse to certify the classes. I certainly learned a great deal in the two classes I took some years ago and plan to take an advanced class early next year.<br /><br /><br />Keep up the great work.<br /><br />DaveDave Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077874542204798978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-53655226360868052612009-12-18T09:21:32.468-06:002009-12-18T09:21:32.468-06:00Wonderful!! Not everyone is "entitled" ...Wonderful!! Not everyone is "entitled" to join the crowd and do everything their little hearts desire, even ride motorcycles. Puzzled by your rant against the DMVs of the world. In California at least (and I know you've been here), a driving/riding test is required either by the DMV examiner or the MSF class. While I aced the written test, it took two tries to pass the riding part -- so something must be right if they actually fail people. My guess is the MSF folk need to fail a certain percentage of people else the CHP will refuse to certify the classes. I certainly learned a great deal in the two classes I took some years ago and plan to take an advanced class early next year. <br /><br /><br />Keep up the great work. <br /><br />DaveDave Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077874542204798978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-72528100466636941342009-12-06T10:56:41.251-06:002009-12-06T10:56:41.251-06:00Thank you - great polemic. It refreshes the reader...Thank you - great polemic. It refreshes the reader with the feeling that some of the BS has - at least for the moment - been washed off.<br /> <br />KCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com