Should people lose their drivers license when they reach a certain age, if so , what age?

Johnny U

no they should however have to take a drivers test to make sure their skills are still there. if not, then take it away.

terrellfastball

Age based revocations would not be right. Some folks are in perfect control and possession of all their faculties at 80, others were senile at 50, and some should never have been given a license to begin with.

Much better would be periodic retesting, requiring medical doctors to notify the licensing departments of patients suffering certain conditions, and greater review of driver license records to determine those who are incapable of safety practices, irregardless of the age. Age doesn't make a safe or unsafe driver on either end of the spectrum.

Wingman

I don't think a person should lose driving privilege
strictly due to age. I think inability to properly drive
should be shown. There are many people young and
old who know how to operate a vehicle, but have no
real clue about driving safely.

Possibly when a person reaches a certain age (say 60
just for argument) they should have their driving ability
tested every year or two.

minimouse

Elderly people can be a caution on the road, but even when they are it's hard to take 'em off the raod cause then it's like they loose their independence, and that's no fun...

I think people should get their license suspended, but not taken away premanently...
Unless they're just CRAZY on the road and keep getting into illegal trouble...

bluff mike

Most traffic problems are caused by the very young, rather than the very old. Insurance companies charge more for males under age 27, therefore, the licensing age for everyone should be at least 27 (so as not to discriminate against women).

freshbliss

when you can no longer pass a corrected visual acuity test, and or a physical-reactions/speed test. (response reaction)

the smart kid

I believe that once you hit a certain age, you should be tested annually to make sure you are still capable of being a good driver. Maybe once you hit 70 unless you have had medical problems, then earlier. The test should include things like reaction time, awareness, and standard driving skills.

Whatsupbaby?

There should be mandatory annual testing once you hit 70 years old. If you are pulled over for reckless driving in between your testing period once you hit that age, the police should have the authority to pull your license until you arrange a test to prove you are of sound mind and matter to be on the road.

I'm weird, ugly, and cute!

I don't think you can go by age because everyone is different but I do think they should be tested very frequently past a certain age, and to help those whose license are revoked we should provide free bus passes or something so they can still get around to do their own shopping or have lunch with friends, just because they should not drive does not mean we should sentence them to be under house arrest, they need to continue with their lives as best they can.

No, they shouldn't automatically lose their license. But after age 70 they should be required to re-test every two years, and after age 80 they should be required to re-test every year.

bungee

no. everyone should have to be retested after they have a accident charged to them regardless of age.

faithless 717

70.

UCANTCME

NOOOOOOO, they should be required to take the tests annually and if they can pass it they they should continue to drive and no one should take away this right, if you need more information, just check out the (NHTSA) site.................

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 2002 (latest data available) the estimated economic cost of police-reported crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 was $40.8 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov ).

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.....................

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