Should Dad drive Ruby II?
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Racer
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Should Dad drive Ruby II?
Finally got the new ride on the road. We love the car, and who wouldn't! Here is my question, my Dad wants to drive the car. He is 92 years old. He drove my '93 and loved it. He is a bit out of joint because we aren't sure if he should drive the new one. He has always been an excellant driver. He is going for his eye test tomorrow at his doctor. My wife is against dad driving our Vette and I'm on the fence. My being blind means I really can't tell how well he drives his car when I'm with him.
My other concern is if he can get in and out of the Vette. So let me hear your thoughts.
I must say the new Vette shure is sweet!
Mark
My other concern is if he can get in and out of the Vette. So let me hear your thoughts.
I must say the new Vette shure is sweet!
Mark
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Ah, now I remember you. Welcome, it's been awhile.
As to your dad driving, hmmm, if he passes his eye doctor test, maybe. But not with you at first. Let him take a bona fide driving "test" with someone.
In truth, it's for everyone's good: his, yours, other drivers, etc.
And good luck.
As to your dad driving, hmmm, if he passes his eye doctor test, maybe. But not with you at first. Let him take a bona fide driving "test" with someone.
In truth, it's for everyone's good: his, yours, other drivers, etc.
And good luck.
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Mark,
Welcome Back! It has been a while! As for your Dad driving, I agree with AORoads...if he passes his eye test, let him take a quick spin with maybe your Wife riding SHOTGUN for a change. Good Luck!
Welcome Back! It has been a while! As for your Dad driving, I agree with AORoads...if he passes his eye test, let him take a quick spin with maybe your Wife riding SHOTGUN for a change. Good Luck!
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Don't want to deprive dad of an exciting experience but........please don't forget the horror stories we see constantly about the "uninitiated" taking a first drive in one of these cars and crashing because they don't appreciate how quickly things go bad. I'm not saying dad will be the same risk as a teenager but still, I doubt he has driven anything this powerful. I would have a nice heart to heart discussion to make sure he does understand and appreciate the power and not to step on it with the wheels turned. Then......let him go. There is only so much you can do to protect dad and the car. I'm sure all will work out well. Best of fun to all.
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I'm unclear about the part where you're blind but think the car is beautiful.
This thread makes my head hurt.
All things being equal, I'd let him drive the car. It's probably one of the few pleasures he has left.
This thread makes my head hurt.
All things being equal, I'd let him drive the car. It's probably one of the few pleasures he has left.
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"In honor of jpee"
He takes great pleasure in being able to ride "shotgun." And I would assume you, for one, would not deny him that continuing pleasure----fully sighted or not. Thank you for your indulgence. Of all of us who support and applaud Mark and his family, as I'm sure you now do, too.
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I'd say, shame on you, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Mark came on here months ago describing his afflictions, his love of cars, and his love of Corvettes. All who read his posts were equally moved in a like mind---with him. That his sight is not adequate to drive, does not render him unable to view the basic shape, color and outlines of a beautiful car---his Corvette. His family has taken marvelous pleasure in his hobby and continue to foster it.
He takes great pleasure in being able to ride "shotgun." And I would assume you, for one, would not deny him that continuing pleasure----fully sighted or not. Thank you for your indulgence. Of all of us who support and applaud Mark and his family, as I'm sure you now do, too.
He takes great pleasure in being able to ride "shotgun." And I would assume you, for one, would not deny him that continuing pleasure----fully sighted or not. Thank you for your indulgence. Of all of us who support and applaud Mark and his family, as I'm sure you now do, too.
I did not know that, but assumed as much. The head hurting line was a joke, that's why I made sure to put the winky dude.
Like I said in my earlier post, I think he should take a ride with his dad. It's a good memory to have in your pocket.
Thanks for helping me get a better understanding of the back-story.
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So he's "legally blind?" (I'll never understand that term.)
I did not know that, but assumed as much. The head hurting line was a joke, that's why I made sure to put the winky dude.
Like I said in my earlier post, I think he should take a ride with his dad. It's a good memory to have in your pocket.
Thanks for helping me get a better understanding of the back-story.
I did not know that, but assumed as much. The head hurting line was a joke, that's why I made sure to put the winky dude.
Like I said in my earlier post, I think he should take a ride with his dad. It's a good memory to have in your pocket.
Thanks for helping me get a better understanding of the back-story.
Here's a previous post for ya. Mark is AMAZING!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=shotgun
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but Dad's can't be replaced either. I'd go for it if Dad is physically and mentally able; in a safe location; and with your wife riding shotgun. There are so many elderly people driving that truly shouldn't be...eyesight is poor...reaction time is shot...et cetera. A C6 can get away from someone quickly. God forbid if anything should happen when Dad is driving...the heck with the car I'm thinking about Dad.Again, in the proper location with a chaperone and if you think he's able...otherwise not.