2007-04-26 02:40:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
The short answer is that she doesn't have to. You say she drives OK, and that's good enough. And there's loads of people of all ages who are "not too hot on reversing". (Or even going forwards, come to that.)
2007-04-26 11:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You say she is OK normally. Does she bump things? If she knows she has problems reversing and takes extra care then no problem. If she's starting to nudge other cars then she needs to consider whether to drive. A driving test is set up to test young idiots skills(or lack) and an older driver probably would never pass. How about a session with a friendly driving instructor to get a second opinion. Stopping an older person from driving is a major blow to their independence, and in many areas leaves them dependant on public transport or housebound.
2007-04-27 04:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know she hasn't? Each state and province is different. If you think she isn't really good at reversing, but is okay with everything else, take a look around at all the younger people that do something wrong every time they get behind the wheel. She may well be a safer driver than many others on the road.
2007-04-27 05:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on where in the world you are. I do know that in the UK insurance companies start penalising any driver over 75 years by charging them higher insurance, and by 80 years old the insurance company says that the risk is unacceptable. So in the UK it's not government who say people can't drive after a certain age (because all they do is offer restricted licences) it's the insurance companies! And as everyone knows you can't legally drive in the UK without some form of car insurance.
2007-04-26 09:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by gEmInI 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they are medically fit to drive then no reason to re-test. And as you say she is a good driver.
2007-04-27 01:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by WelshLad 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should have retaken it at 70 (or is it 75?). If they don't ask, then just carry on until she's a danger to herself or anyone else on the roads. If she can't manoever the car fully (including reverse) then maybe she should start thinking about leaving it at home.
2007-04-26 09:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by finch 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If that's her only problem, she's just like 90% of the population. Good for her.
2007-04-27 05:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandad is 94, i don't think they have to re-take their test, my grandad only has to provide a doc and opticians certificate lol!! Oh and my grandads insurance is cheaper then mine, and i'm 24!!
2007-04-26 09:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by loulou 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Age has very little to do with it. Unless she has a bunch of tickets and accidents, no. Anyone with tickets and accidents should have to retest regardless of age.
2007-04-26 12:16:06 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
john..MYOB..some day you may be 92...and i dont back so good myself
2007-04-26 10:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋