IS THIS HIT AND RUN?Should older ppl 60's 70 exc have to take drivers test over.?

Question

Okay say your sitting in a vehicle and an old lady runs into the car.. Never thought twice to see if we were okay and takes off.. Old ppl get away with this i see it all the time. Isnt this a crime for everyone. I think they should have to take their test every year.. My granny freaks me out riding with her

Answer 1

Thank you for your question. I agree with you 100%

Answer 2

I think that people over 50 should take the test over or be made to actually take a new driving class. Sometimes there are a few new things that they may not be aware of. I also think that it should be on an individual basis. I personally know some great older drivers lol! Were talking about people who are 67 and 75 years old. You can't imagine how many 'good driver" points they have:)

Answer 3

Agreed when people get older they develop conditions that could render them incapable of driving a vehicle. Problems like senility, vision problems, medical problems and such. In my opinion this could create a problem if there are children present even other adults who could get seriously injured by careless senior citizens. although they do have the right to drive there is no problem in a crash course test as a refresher which could determine whether an individual needs glasses to see better or just be denied a license for health reasons. Which in any case the government should provide them with a health care worker to drive them around on there errands.

Answer 4

I do agree with you, it is potentially dangerous for older people to be driving after a certain age. We have a case here in S. California right now involving an elderly man whom I believe to be in his late 80's who mistook the gas pedal for the brake pedal and accelerated through a Farmer's Market killing about ten people (shoppers) and injuring dozens and at this point its still up in the air whats gonna happen to him. It is safer for everybody including the driver if they are required to test annually after a certain age. On the downside Ive also seen where sometimes when they get old and lose their licenses their health tends to go downhill because driving is almost the last form of independence they have to hold on to. So can go both ways.

Answer 5

People of all ages do the same thing.I've been hit by a young person who took off after hitting me.I think EVERYONE should be retested on a regular basis.There are bad drivers in all age brackets.And by the way,I get freaked out when I ride with my teenager.

Answer 6

yes, thats hit and run. I wonder if she was even aware that she hit you? Thats scary!! I agree 100% that at a certain age, (maybe after age 70) they should be tested every year.

Answer 7

i hate old drivers lol i even hate old drivers on cell phones!! i think they need to take driving test after a certain age.. and sometimes they do get treated differently when the law is involved..

Answer 8

damn straight its hit and run, i hate theese freakin old people who drive like 55mph down the fast lane they need to have their licences taken away after 65 and should have to take a road test every year to get it back.

Answer 9

I agree with you, it's a big issue but I don't think that anyone would change the law...one day you'll be old yourself and you'll want to drive, that's why those folks won't change anything...

p.s. when cars will fly there won't be that issue, let old people drive and young people fly :)

Answer 10

Where were you sitting..legally or not.. I drive tractor trailer and I'm nearly your grannies age... so make sure your parked in a proper place.. honey

Answer 11

no politician will touch the issue because of fear of losing the votes of old people. I'm sorry but your reflexes get worse the older you get. It's like drinking and driving all the time.