Letter to the Editor: Senior drivers aren’t the problem, unless you mean high school seniors

August 20, 2018 Utah Channel 3

OPINION — In reference to your recent article regarding the problems older people (65+) may have with their driving capabilities, I would like you to know that my husband and I are in our 80’s and recently purchased a motorhome.

We’ve actually taken it out on the Interstate, drove it fast, went to a bordering state (Wyoming), camped for 4 days and safely returned home with no problems. I propose posting a photo of it and hopefully all other drivers will put it in their “brain’s” memory banks so that when they see us, they will GET OUT OF OUR WAY and we can drive safely.

And while the family is gathering to discuss these driving habits with their senior members, I suggest they might also include the young drivers in the conversation. This would be those from 16 to 30.

They belong to the entitlement mentality of this group who figure the world is theirs and once they get their driver’s licenses, look out! They are a greater threat to our roads than the older and wiser ones. If you don’t believe me, just read the daily wrecks that occur in our area. It’s alarming to me that most of them are young girls.

Submitted by PAT FARQUAR, St. George, Utah.

Letters to the Editor are not the product of St. George News, its editors, staff or news contributors. The matters stated and opinions given are the responsibility of the person submitting them. They do not reflect the product or opinion of St. George News and are given only light edit for technical style and formatting..

Email news@stgnews.com

Twitter: @STGnews