Re: Car insurance

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: : : : My insurance costs me nothing more than anyone else. Why is that? Well, that is because I have demonstrated, even after scrutiny (beleive you me when I say scrutiny) the same skills as other drivers. I have no restrictions on my licence other than to drive with my BiOptics at all times. That is totally reasonable. I won't drive without them. I have my own self imposed restrictions. Like not driving when I am sick, or requiring passengers not to distract me in heavy traffic. Or, not driving at night in unfamiliar areas. And, I drive every day on the highway. All year long. Except when driving is not advised. Everyone has restrictions. Like, my freinds out there in the country won't drive in the city. But, I do, and can. But, tey have that choice, and they feel it si reasonable for them. I am not the same as everybody else, of course. I don't have as much stamina with sun. But, I know enough to stop and take a rest. : : : A few weeks ago, a young (presumably fully sighted) lady who feel asleep at the wheel while driving down the highway. She hit a car head on and killed herself and the other motorist. She did not recognize her limitation: fatigue. : : : I feel a bit impatient with the notion that somehow, as a partially sighted person I have to be exactly the same as everyone else who drives. If you look at people, first, (or drivers in this case) you will see they all have their differences, abilities, and limitations. : : : There are things I cannot do, of course. But, those deficits that make me different are things I manage. And if I can't compensate for them, I know that I need to restrict myself from those activities. : : : I really mean to be helpful, not preachy. Thanks for reading all the way through. : : : : Thanx, I thought that was great. I agree with you fully,,, there are just way too many bad drivers out there. I have family that I criticise all the time, and they jsut blow it off. I know if i coulf drive (legally) here I would show them all up. I have been driving since I was eleven. : : Thanx for writing back and hope to hear more. I unfortunately am not allowed to drive in Canada, but that is supposed to be changing. I already have the glasses, and am ready and able. : : One more thing though, Were there any special driving courses? : : Another thing, I dont know if you ever had this happen.. but i have some friends that kinda laugh and make jokes about me driving,,, like "oh, we'll let Luke drive",, you ever had that. The funny thing is that this friend that did that recently was a blind friend.. : : But on the other hand I have a brother that lets me drive all the time.. : : Talk soon.. : : Luke : Hey Randy, : WOuld you mind giving me your email address? or just email me with it. Got some questions for ya. : Thanks, : Annemarie

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