2007-11-09 01:36:14 · 18 answers · asked by stayc 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I think at 70 you should have to take a driving test every 5 years, and get a vision test every year. Also a reaction test every year. It is completely unsafe to have 90 year olds driving. I know they'll feel like we are taking away their rights, but as my parents told me when i first got my license driving is a privilege, not a right!
2007-11-09 01:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really, that wouldn't be fair to older drivers who still have their faculties intact. I do think older people after say, age 65 or 70, should have to take an annual driving test, or get a physical from their doctor, or something, to make sure they are still able to drive safely.
My parents were both excellent drivers until the day they died (in their seventies), and I've seen very healthy, robust people in their 80s who still drive just fine. On the other hand, I've seen people at 65, or even less, who scare me!
Just yesterday, we had a lady who appeared to be in her sixties, come into the auto parts store where I work, and thought she was in the bread store! She even asked for a cart! I was very worried when she got into her car and drove away! I think if you can't tell a bread store from an auto parts store, you probably shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car!
2007-11-09 01:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by baymast13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In our country, at the age of 70 they will be having an annual drive test and eyesight test. if they pass, they still can continue to drive. if they fail, their driver's license will retain but are not allowed to drive anymore or a specific area only for aged people to drive thru. their cars must be placed with a sign/sticker indicating that the driver is above the normal age level.
2007-11-09 01:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by ~o0o~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but after an age like 65 you should be tested every other year to make sure you are capable of driving
2007-11-09 01:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by Zenkai 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
no but you should have to take a driving test every 10 years from 65 on.
2007-11-09 01:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by 2gadoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. An older gentleman just pulled out in front of my husband and I... and just stopped in the middle of the road!! We almost hit him and it was completely his fault. so yes, there should be a max age.
2007-11-09 01:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by Magnolia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure as long as the government takes taxes out of your check to pay for a chauffeur for me . Darn ill stop driving now .51 and sick to death of driving . I'm riding my bicycle most of the time .
2007-11-09 01:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by dad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
after 70 must get annual driving test
2007-11-09 01:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes regardless of if they have to depend on themselves because no family members will help them. once they start showing unsafe driving habits then test them.
2007-11-09 01:46:57 · answer #9 · answered by mrs_pipesmoker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but I believe older people should have to retake their driver's tests frequently the older they get.
2007-11-09 01:39:48 · answer #10 · answered by Pico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋