Does anyone else think that the elderly should be required to take another driver's test at the age of 65?

I have a strong belief that the elderly should be required to take another drivers test when they hit 65. Alot changes with age, that often isn't detected until after an accident happens. Vision, hearing, response time. What does everyone else think?
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I only believe this because with age things begin to decrease...like I had said vision, reaction time, hearing. All things that are required to continue to be a good driver. I fully agree that young drivers are not that great at driving, but they are just beginning to gain their experience, where as the elderly are beginning to lose certain skills that are required to continue to be a safe driver. I would be more than happy to take another test when I begin to lose these skills. I have watched my grand father go from one of the best drivers I know to that old man on the road who everyone wants to run from. He has went straight through an intersection (while in the left turn lane), through a red light, and didn't even know!

Paul

Actually, they should be forced to take a behind the wheel test every year starting at age 65.

My father's driving skill went away around that age, but my mom didn't pull his keys until he bounced the car over a center divider curb.

As for ME, I can drive better than most of the people on the road today, as I pay attention to what's going on around me, don't speed, wreck, follow too close, or get tickets any more.

I think you just dislike us older drivers because you are always in a big hurry to get to the next red light (like MOST people) RIGHT?

(I'm 64)

YOUNG A

Yes because I was almost run off the road going to work the other morning by an elderly couple. Apparently, it was 6 am and the elderly folks in the Buick LeSabre were looking for Country Kitchen Buffet.

morgan

Yes, they should just to be a safer driver!

dirtytricksracing@sbcglobal.net

If they do then everyone should starting with those 16-25 who only think they know how to drive. All girls on a cell phone should be tested every six months and made do it with a phone going. All those that fail should be flogged on the side of the road.

John E

Yes, my parents and in-laws are still driving and it scares the hell out of me if I am in the car while they drive! I would like to have them re-tested.

ja133

Y.E.S.!!!!!!!!!! They drive too slow and cause traffic

UCANTCME

I think that everyone shoul be required to retake the driving and written test every two years..........

JULY 2008

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year olds.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 3,490 drivers in this age group died in motor vehicle crashes in 2006 and an additional 272,000 were injured.

Drivers age 15- to 20-years old accounted for 12.9 percent of all the drivers involved in fatal crashes and 16 percent of all the drivers involved in police-reported crashes.

Twenty-five percent of teen drivers killed were intoxicated. In 2006 (latest data available) crashes involving 15 to 17 year olds cost more than $34 billion nationwide, in medical costs, property damage and other costs, according to an AAA analysis.

Among licensed drivers, young people between the ages of 15 and 20 have the highest rate of fatal crashes relative to other age groups, including the elderly. In fact, the risk of being involved in a fatal crash for teens is three times greater than for drivers age 65 to 69.

Immaturity and lack of driving experience are the two main factors leading to the high crash rate among teens.

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