SE QLD Speed limit - Page 2

BIGJB · 15-12-2008, 11:21 AM

Very well said Flappist. Such wise words from a old man.

NC1183 · 15-12-2008, 11:39 AM

The roads down here in NW NSW need a lot of work too, esp between Narrabri and Gundiwindi. I think in that whole 250km there are only two overtaking lanes and this is on a National Highway that is supposedly the main route between Brisbane and Melbourne.

The other problem I've noticed is people from metropolitan and big regional areas that aren't used to long straight sections of road seem to get fatigued a lot quicker than people who come from more open area's, with exceptions of course.

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Originally Posted by stupid little child

You old people thing you're gods gift to society, the reality is that you're a bunch of useless redundant people leeching off the government to keep you alive. What benefit do you have to society, besides keeping some nurses and other people in medical services in jobs? You can about us in experienced drivers all you like, I can easily fight back about some of the old drivers you see getting around. Heh, don't forget you were once a P plater too.

They are god's gift to society, without them us younger people would not have the technology and knowlegde that we do.

I hope you enjoy your little holiday from here.

Wally · 15-12-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxb67

i take it you are old but happy

Yes, when I think of all the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside .......

Green X · 15-12-2008, 12:26 PM

[QUOTE=Daymoe

Honestly, if I was in a position of power, everyone who is 50+ has to wear an S plate for senior so we know who is who and once you turn 65, the licence gets handed in and you are to never drive again.[/QUOTE]

Haha I like that, bet you will change your tune when you turn 65 mate!

My grandfather's 78 and he's been driving since he was 15, I believe he's had one minor accident in that time, He even drives my XR6 Turbo around on occasions aswell as my uncles 6 Liter V8 Statesman! Aside from that he owns 2 cars that don't have a scratch on them.

mowog · 15-12-2008, 12:32 PM

Last time I went North I avoided that road. I went inland to Rocky. The roads may not be as good but there are a lot less cars out there.

2fishingdogs · 15-12-2008, 01:47 PM

I followed the same route to rocky on the way to FNQ in Sept but came backdown the bruce hwy to brisbane, the inland way was so much easier

mowog · 15-12-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fishingdogs

I followed the same route to rocky on the way to FNQ in Sept but came backdown the bruce hwy to brisbane, the inland way was so much easier

Yep... not many Police out there not to many small towns to slow down for. And if you come across a caravan there isn't 10 cars behind it waiting to pass. And some good driving roads to sweeten the trip as well.

noosacuda · 15-12-2008, 02:43 PM

I personally would rather be an "alive" old fart than a DEAD young idiot! No i don't drive under the speed limit or excessivly over- I DRIVE TO SUIT THE CONDITIONS,ie road,traffic or weather.

prydey · 15-12-2008, 03:31 PM

i'm not sure it will make a whole lot of difference. from my experience driving up the bruce (admittedly a bit further south - bris - caloundra/maroochy etc) the speed limit seems optional or for tourists. sitting on 110km/h it felt like i was going backwards.

**GasoLane** · 16-12-2008, 01:29 PM

Will you guys stop picking on the Kindergarten Kid.

Geez, when I was 19 anyone over THIRTY was old

leadfoot · 17-12-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Will you guys stop picking on the Kindergarten Kid.

Geez, when I was 19 anyone over THIRTY was old

Yeah and I thought I knew everything too..