Yesterday I looked in the mail and received as a surprise a letter from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. They enclosed a multi-page questionnaire for me to fill out, as well as even more questions for my doctor. If I didn't do such by a date in the near future, my drivers licence would be suspended. The irony is I ride my bicycle most everywhere, or now walk. The bike rider will have his license revoked.
This is all happening because I blacked out, became unconscious, in class one day a few weeks ago. I felt light-headed, sat down in a student desk and woke up laying sideways across two desks with my students laughing. They thought I was joking. I spent two nights in the hospital being observed, tested and ultimately being given a relatively clean bill of health. Now I guess the joke is on me.
But this still irritates me. I believe in government having a role in the safety of others, but how about personal responsibility? The doctor doesn't want me riding my bike and passing out in the middle of the street, so I've been walking. I enjoy the walking, but no driving? I drive less than 100 miles a month normally. Add another 100 if I drive with Maureen to Fresno for once-a-month supplies. I bicycle almost that much a month.
Hope you all feel safe without me driving.
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