Who thinks there should be a law against 80 yr olds driving?

Question

There would be less accidents I think.

Good idea TheOracle, I'm 17 so I woudl barely make it!

Answer 1

Grampa died peacefully in his sleep...unlike his passengers, who went screaming...

Answer 2

Not all eighty-year-olds should be kept from driving, but some, yes!!!! As a matter of fact, some sixty-year-olds should be kept from driving. My personal belief is that once someone reaches sixty, they should have reflex tests in order to keep their licenses on a yearly basis. I have sat behind plenty an older driver who stopped at a green light, or went on a red one because they are plain confused and unsure of what they are doing. They should be tested for dementia, as well. The only reason we have this problem is because well-meaning family members are too afraid to assert the fact that their elderly family members should no longer be driving. Maybe because they do not want to have to drive them everywhere, or maybe because they are worried about starting an argument. Either way, it is an issue that needs to be dealt with. I also hold the unpopular opinion that one should not be able to receive a driver's license until the age of eighteen!!! Many sixteen -year -olds are just not mature enough for the responsibility of being responsible for the lives of so many others, as you are when you are driving.

Answer 3

I think after age 65 you should have to retake a driving test every so many years to make sure your reaction time is ok and you still know the rules of the road. I do think new drivers are risky too but they just took the class and had the road test. A refresher in driver's ed for the elderly would not hurt. I almost got hit today as an elderly woman tried putting mail in a drop box on a one way road and decided to turn right in the left lane and almost nailed me.

Answer 4

Some of the best drivers are in their eighties. One thing that is hard to disagree with is that older drivers usually ( but not always ) drive slower than the young drivers.
When a couple of cars driven by old drivers get into an accident there is a lot of body work that has to be done on the cars. When teen-agers or twenty year olds crack up, there's a lot of body work that has to be done on the drivers.

Answer 5

Some of them can't see well, Some little old ladies can hardly see over thier steering wheel. Some cannot hear well enough to know an emergency vehicle is approaching. Some have a diminished mental capacity. But to be fair, some may still be capable and should not hve to suffer for those who can't . seniors should be tested for all above when they do thier license renewal. Doctors who may suspect a senior should not be driving should report to the proper authorities to revoke thier license.

Answer 6

Maybe not all 80 year olds, but I'm certainly for annual vision tests and retaking driving exams evey 3 years or so after the age of 65...and maybe some health stipulations...

There would definately be less accidents...

Answer 7

I'm not 80 but think your confused. I would rather see 18 to 21 year olds taken off the streets in cars first. How many 80 year old idiots do you see driving and talking on a cell phone too?

Answer 8

I don't think there should be a law against 80 year olds driving but there should be a periodic examination to insure that they are till capable of driving. Their reaction time, eye sight, hearing will probably have deteriorated possibly beyond a point where they are safe to be driving.

Many octogenarians are fully capable of driving and are safer than many young people who irresponsibly take chances while driving. (I said many, not all.) The capable ones should not loose their privileges. That's not right. That's descrimination.

Answer 9

Careful what you wish for.

I agree that after a certain age (75, maybe) that states should require road tests annually to renew a license.

If you're just looking to lower the number of accidents, why not raise the legal age to 25?

Statistically speaking, the worst drivers on the road are teenage boys.

Answer 10

You could pick any age group and say they shouldn't be on the road. There are a lot of people out there who shouldn't be allowed to drive, but do. I think the annual testing would be a good idea, but not just for 65 and ups. EVERYONE should have to do it. Just think next time you're out there, and try to pick out all your bad habits. The real problem with driving is all those people who think the road was made just for them, and to hell with everybody else.

Answer 11

There are some very fit 80 year olds who have no problem driving, the solution is to make eye, physical, and mental tests yearly for people over 70 to determine when they no longer have the capabilities to drive.