81 year old woman runs over child on a scooter and drags him under her car for a whole block!!!
2006-09-17 23:54:39 · 11 answers · asked by iwantamastiff 2 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
absolutely - my grandfather is 85 and still driving and I would not dare step in the car with him.
I dont think that needs to be a maximum age as such, but i think that after a certain age, you should need to be re-tested every year!
2006-09-18 00:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by masteroflisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with John..EVERYONE should be retested on a regular basis.I've seen far more bad drivers that are young than old.The only reason that people get all worked up about this is that the media loves to point out when an elderly driver makes a mistake,if a young driver did the same thing(and they do)you don't hear about it.My father is 86,still driving and hadn't had an accident his entire life until two years ago when a young woman on a cell phone hit HIM.Granted,as we age our reflexes aren't as sharp,but most elderly drivers I know drive more defensively because of this.I would rather be driving behind an elderly driver going the speed limit than have some young idiot up my butt driving like a maniac.
2006-09-18 02:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by stellablue1959 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do think older people should have to prove they are really able to drive. I've stopped getting into cars with some older folks, because I know they are not safe. Maybe higher insurance rates after a certain age like over 70 would stop some from driving. Unfortunately aging seems to increase stubbornness.
2006-09-18 13:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think that everyone, 16 - 1000 should be retested on a regular basis. If you don't pass, you lose your license. This would keep the elderly drivers that are too impaired from driving, and may get rid of a few of the other idiot drivers...
2006-09-18 00:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by John J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like new teen drivers have limitations on their license , the elderly should , too . I don't think you can generalize with all older drivers because most are alert & responsible .
2006-09-18 04:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yea there should i mean seriously people over 57 should step aside coz theyre getting old next thing u know theyll be sleeping behind the wheel not that younger people might not but yea but on the other hand how will they get from place to place the bus is stinky and well its harder to walk hhhhhhhmmmmph
2006-09-18 00:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ofcourse yes. I think after 60 no one shoud drive
bcause at this stage instincts of a person are not as sharp
2006-09-17 23:57:24 · answer #7 · answered by usman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in europe the doctor signs the papers for person over 60 years making him responsible for issuing permit. check the medical reports!
2006-09-18 00:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by eurometrix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But "adults" who behave like spoiled children-go hooting the hole time-should be banned from driving.
2006-09-17 23:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by Avner Eliyahu R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely unnecessary. There is a medical check regularly, isn't there?
2006-09-18 00:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋