Old people and driving test
By carolynpb
@carolynpb (647)
United States
April 26, 2007 3:32am CST
The other day I took my dad in to Wal-mart to get him a senior lifetime fishing licences and the guy there said they are about to make it a law to make it mandatory for the elderly to have to take driving test after a certain age. They say because the elderly are causing accidents. I think it night be a good idea. The next day when my husband and I were going down the road a very eldderly lady started moving over nto our lane without a signal or even looking. She almost hit us. My hisband blew the horn but she didn't even notice it. She never showed any signs that she knew she almost hit us. This has happened lots of times with us. What do you think? Should they have to take drivers test?
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4 responses
@weemam (13372)
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27 Apr 07
Yes I think it is a good idea , I am 65 I am still very sharp at my driving and quick reflexes but I have discussed this with my family , I have told them if they ever see me getting dangerous or slow in anyway ( even if I have noticed it ) then I think they should tell me ) I don't think it is fair to put anyone in danger , You see accidents every day with people being either too slow or too smart xx
@carolynpb (647)
• United States
28 Apr 07
I think that the elderly is really 75 and up. But it is very nice that you are aware and have been kind enough to tell your family to be aware and let you know! I already see my dad getting where he has more close calls then he use to (he's 75) but I'm not sure if it's just carelessness or if he is slow at responding.
@jerryn (819)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I think their vision should be checked first and if the vision is questionnable then a driving test should be administered. Some elderly people are sharp as a tack so I think it depends on who it is. For some elderly people taking away their driver's license is like taking away their independence.
@carolynpb (647)
• United States
28 Apr 07
Well I think if they have to take a driving test and they are sharp then they will be able to get their licence. If they fail the driving test then I guess they shouldn't be on the road driving. I know it means alot to the elderly to have their independence (I have elderly parents) and would like for them to keep it but not at the expence of their lives or others.
