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raccoon

(31,561 posts) Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:50 AM Oct 2024

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Recently I've discovered that driving in clogged up traffic, creeping along a few feet at the time, on an interstate, [View all]

just wears me out. I am 73.

the other day on I95, I drove about 8 miles in that kind of mess.

Has anyone noticed this sort of thing?

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Recently I've discovered that driving in clogged up traffic, creeping along a few feet at the time, on an interstate, [View all] raccoon Oct 2024 OP

Having a comfy car with good sound helps. Turbineguy Oct 2024 #1

that sounds great! raccoon Oct 2024 #2

I'd never heard of adaptive speed controls before, what a great thing! lark Oct 2024 #7

OMG. I wish I could afford a new car with that feature. I keep reading about the new cars and all their bells and ratchiweenie Oct 2024 #9

I am 73 SilverDawg Oct 2024 #3

I'm 75, a lot of things wear me out... Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #4

You just described me perfectly! PittBlue Oct 2024 #5

I try to relax and enjoy the safety of it Easterncedar Oct 2024 #6

Agree totally. marked50 Oct 2024 #8

Even in the late 80's, when we were RV'ing marybourg Oct 2024 #11

Good advice. marked50 Oct 2024 #12

I live in the foothills, and my drive to either large city is 50 miles. usonian Oct 2024 #10

I'm 76 and I still drive a stick, if that is encouraging. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #13

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