Elderly Drivers in Japan - Page 3

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

If you're on twitter, there's a funny account you might like: Sadly, Not The Onion.

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@151949 wrote:
@GSPgirl wrote:
@elated wrote:
I heard on the news that they are encouraging people over 75 to surrender their driver's license. There are approximately 4.8 million drivers over 75. If they do, they will get a discount on their funeral. Good promotion!!!
Sounds like socialism to me.
Please explain how this is socialism.

Socialism..? That did make me laugh, I don't think she knows what socialism is.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@Nuttmeg wrote:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/29/swap-driving-licence-cheap-noodles-discount-japan-olde...

Now it all makes sense. someone must have made up the funeral thing for dramatic effect...lol Or perhaps she confused free noodles with free funerals.

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

@Noel7 wrote:
@ChynnaBlue

If you're on twitter, there's a funny account you might like: Sadly, Not The Onion.

You can take a look here:

https://twitter.com/theon1on?lang=en

Thanks, @Noel7, I will check that out! These days I feel like I need to include a "Not from The Onion" disclaimer on more and more things.

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Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

I'm definitely over 75, and keeping my driver's license is very important to me as I live alone. I have never had an accident in my many years of driving, and zero tickets. I see a lot of much younger people taking chances, cutting lanes, texting, talking, etc. that I never do. So maybe some of them should give up their license and I'll keep mine. Not planning to go to Japan, but many politicians here would go for that idea just to please some of the younger folks.

Just as an aside, giving me a discount on my funeral expenses can't possibly help me personally in any meaningful way.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

My mom never drove but my dad voluntarily gave up his driver's license when he was 83 because he was realistic and caring man. He knew that if he had a license he might be tempted to drive and since he had kidney cancer and was on a bunch of medications, including several pain meds and sleep aid, he didn't want chance that he might drive and hurt or kill someone. I like to think that I inherited that common sense from him. I hope that should I reach an age in my life when I should not be driving because it's a hazard to myself or other drivers that I'll accept that and give up my license. My dad's older sister would not do that; so, her children reported her to the DMV. She was in her late 70's, not so old but she had neck and spine problems that made it impossible for her to turn her head or to react quickly. She also had chronic pain. The DMV summoned her in to take a driving test....she didn't pass...they revoked her license and it was a huge relief to her family. Although she stayed angry with them until she passed 10 years later.

viva923 · ‎03-12-2010

oh my goodness,

this sounds like a good way to put the older people in a box and wait for them just pass away.

Sushismom · ‎03-09-2010

The average cost of a funeral in Japan is about $23,000. I'd take the discount if I lived in Japan in a heartbeat.

Also, most elderly in Japan are treated with respect.

jeanlake · ‎03-10-2010

Japan is a crowded island. I wonder if they want drivers off the roads and this is their answer. It would be interesting to see stats on accidents per age groups.

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