2007-01-25 01:56:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Re-tested for what?
I think that all drivers, regardless of age, should be re-tested every five years, because there are some pretty awful drivers out there who don't deserve to stay behind the wheel.
2007-01-25 02:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, I think if you pass at 16 or 17, your skills only get better through 25. You're judgement might not always be the best, but you can't test that! So, I don't see re-testing as a solution...no one is going to go to their re-test while drinking...or play loud music and show off to friends during their test. That's when youngsters get in trouble driving. They have the necessary skills.
I agree with re-testing older folks. I'd say past 70 though. 60 is still young enough to have your wits about you.
2007-01-25 02:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to repeat my written test in California b/c I got a ticket, but not every state has a driving test in the first place. That should change, then the driving portion should be re-tested. The backlog in the DMV would go up if they required retesting, but it's worth it for our safety. They could do re-testing thru a seperate school, like driver's training schools that give you a certificate.
2007-01-25 02:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by Magi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, here's my personal opinion. I think personally that EVERYONE whether young, old, or 1/2 way in between should be re-tested every 5 years. I've had my license for 20 years now, and trust me..............if I went for a re-test tomorrow, I"d probably fail because after 20 years I think I know the road, my car, and I will drive MY way not the right way. Again, should be mandatory that every driver be re-tested every 5 years or bye bye license.
2007-01-25 02:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on their driving history. Where I live few people know the rules of the road but have licenses. I know several people who have had their license for maybe a couple of hours before causing a wreck.
I firmly believe in drivers over 60 should be re-tested every few years. We have a lot of accidents due to older people's neglect in driving. I was hit by a woman in her 80's. She ran a red light--she didn't want to stop. A lot of the older drivers are just getting careless. Don't follow stop lights, stop signs, or use their turn signal.
2007-01-25 02:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by lovelyncurvy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be against the law for people under 25 to drive.
2007-01-25 02:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by starbrite 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO...why should they be?? I feel that ALL young drivers are already penalized by paying higher insurance rates. Why? Because they are young and just starting to drive... That, to me, makes NO sense! Start everyone at the same rate. If you prove to be a good driver, you should be rewarded by staying at a reasonable rate. If you aren't, then start raising the rates!
2007-01-25 02:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
like taking a continuing education, i think everyone, regardless of their age should be retested every 5 or so years, as laws can change and people can sometimes develop dangerous driving habits.
2007-01-26 09:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL drivers shoudl be retested. Laws change,vehicles change, we develop bad driving habits. If you have a license you should be required to retest, ALL OF US.
2007-01-25 02:04:30 · answer #9 · answered by Betsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋