How old is too old?

JistheRealDeal

You are never too old to drive. If they can pass the driving and vision test, kudos to them. Don't ever take away my license! I am 98 but I can still drive better than ladies of any age! ugh!! You damn discriminator!

larry n

testing yes, automatic delicensing no

Nightrider

Court decides on all such matters.

Some 80-year olds are virile and jumping around with joy like 18 y.o. Some 18 y.o. are just the opposite. (My grandpa is a good example - he is still chasing skirts... tch...tch..!!) My son? a 18 y.o couch potato and drags his **** to even get up for a glass of water.

So, who decides? What gives?

Safety is important of course. Personal freedom is important too. This is where police do their job of pulling over drivers who drive erratic. Then the court decides. Makes sense?

jdlx_2

As long as older people pass an eye exam and have decent reflexes they should be allowed to drive. Conversly there are a lot of younger people who shouldn't be on the road. Younger drivers cause alarger number of accidents than older drivers.

bluffmike

No. Further, you should have caught one of the other 100 people who thought this was an original or insightful question. Wrecks are caused by inexperienced.youngsters, particularly youngsters talking on the cell .

Demon Doll

Unfortunately we can't take away peoples' driver's licenses when they reach a certain age because people will say it's ageism. I think a test is a very good idea!

Dori W

Too old is when your reflexes and mental skills are too poor to protect yourself and other people on the road if there is a driving emergency.

miss_si6ks

I think after 60 or 65 they should have to take another driving test, and get their vision checked also.

Devi

no i don't think their license should be taken away...thats kinda taking away their freedom...i think they shoud do the test...but they should make a road for old people only...and maybe once they start driving behind each other they will see how bad they are...lol..

Manatee

Try telling a state such as Florida which is primarily Reb/Gop Members, about taking away their driving rights,, lol.. sure it would be nice, but if you've got a driver of sensible health and motor skill ability, how can you exercise any need to have them retested, if they've show no inability to function? This has become a political issue (remember we have Jeb Bush here) and the liability with insurance companies doesn't warrant a change in legislation or political uproar with respect to high accidental rates involving seniors and the elderly. Since majority of reckless drivers are young, male, 25-30, the elderly don't fit that age bracket, therefore it's not a huge concern, plus you don't piss off the majority of voters of a certain profile, and standing in a community. (It's not rocket science here).

I have no objection to your question, and this is a pretty solid answer! Be well!

ScubaGuy

It varies from state to state in the US but there are upper age limits where elderly drivers have to actually take a driving test with an instructor when they reach a certain age.

beez

When eyesight and/or hearing is impaired. I agree about an actual test, but it should be fair and reasonable.

Jules

I think they should have yearly exams and do that whole doctor's note thing. I mean I know some people in their 70s who still drive fine but then I know some people in their 60s who are kinda dangerous...

Kenneth S

that's a touchy issue...some think that one or both is the answer...however now you get in to discrimination if you require this at a certain age. I know a man who is almost 100 who still drives and does it fine..admittadly that is rare...but it's true. Who is to say that just because of a persons age that they should be treated differently.

If you think about it realistically....those old folks out there driving have been doing it a long time...and are probably safer than you or I.

There are cases where I think a dr can order someone not to drive...such as poor eye sight (so poor that corrective lenses won't help) but most seniors know when it's time to give up the keys.

So I say my answer to your question is no...

broham85

Well no one else said it so I will and you may not like it. It would be best if EVERYBODY was tested on a regular basis to determine driving abilities, this also includes your physical condition. In the commercial driving world, no matter what your age, you are required to have a physical every 2 years and some companies have regular training classes. There is no reason this shouldn't be extended to all drivers. This would remove many of the incapable drivers out on the road today. It may be costly, that would have to be worked out, some insurance companies will cut you a break for taking safe driving courses.

nmtgirl

There are tests they have to take when their driving abilities are put into question because of age. In some states, they can only be issued a license that is good for a year, and they must take the test again to get it renewed.

For the most part, I feel safer on the road if drivers are capable. When you become uncapable because of age, you should not be allowed to drive. The only way to test capability is via a forced test, and yes, I agree, some drivers should be tested.

Satchmo

At least in Canada... older drivers have to go for semi-yearly road tests and supply doctor notes saying they are physically able to drive.

notaclue

I think after the age of 65 people should take a road test every two years! Some people will have no problem until they are 90 but others can't drive before they reach 65! If we have laws that delegate when (16) then we need "how long" (65)!!! I can tell immediately by the actions of the driver that the person will be a senior when I finally get to see them. It's absolutely ridiculous that people 80 years old drive a car! Insurance companies love them because they pay their premiums up front to which the insurance company makes huge profits!

nursejess8

i think they should have to pass some sort of driving test every couple of years to see if their vision has become worse and to check how fast their reaction times are

â˜†BTriXâ˜†

There is a clause (at least in CA) that any family member or friend can make a "Good Faith" judgement call and send a letter to the DMV saying a person is unfit to drive. It will be investigated after that point.

RAWRRR =]

Depends what you mean by elderly. 50 year olds are fine. But the 60/70- whatever should take a test. The test should consist of eyesight, reactions, hearing, etc. If they don't pass, take away their license otherwise they are perfectly capable to drive.

Enter Your Message or Comment

User Name:
User Email:
Post a comment: