Should seniors drive or not?

Well sure if they are able too drive then why not? But I have seen a few elderly people that should not be behind the wheel it is like they don't know what they are doing.

I think they should be tested more frequently for vision and hearing problems, but if they pass, I don't have a problem with them being on the road.

Hi MagicalB ubbles I think it depends on the mental and physical condition and whether or not senile. Some middle aged people people are worse drivers than some elderly people I have seen driving cars.Some older people already realize that they are no longer fit to drive while others are perfectly capable of driving long distances.

Of course seniors should be able to drive if they are safe drivers. I actually think some senior drivers are better than others because they drive at a slower pace. People who drive like maniacs upset me. And I don't think that an elderly person would want to be stuck at home with no way to get around.

I think it depends on the person. My mother is 82 and I wouldn't put her behind the wheel of car if hers or my life depended on it. Her vision is bad and she has terrible depth perception. My father on the other hand is fine to drive. I think perhaps when you get a certain age you should be tested more often. Let's face it, some people are stubborn and don't feel they ever have a problem and they drive when they really shouldn't and can cause an accident. I also believe people that have too many accidents should also be tested as well, regardless of their age. I am lucky that my mother knows her limitations and doesn't even want to drive anymore. My father on the other hand will probably always drive and I will have to force him to give me his keys.

Absolutely. My great grandmother is 94 and she still drives to the store every few days. I don't think you can make a statement like "seniors shouldnt drive" because different people are in different shape regardless of age. Like I said my great grandma is 94 and she does everything for herself. I know people in their 60's that are in much worse shape than her. So to be fair there cannot be a law that prohibits a certain age group from driving (other than being at least 16)

Seniors, like everyone else vary in their ability to drive. I hope I will know when to quit. We need seniors participating in all aspects of society. I do not know why anyone would say that seniors should not be driving. Unless of course he believes we should all be given free limousine service.

here in canada, people after the age of 80 are tested each year for their driving but i think it should start at 75. my mom is 73 and though she hasnt had many accidents, when i am with her she seems to have a lot of near misses that she doesnt even notice!

I think if if the senior is a competent driver, they should be able to keep their license. However, they need to be held to the rules of the road, just as everyone else. If they are causing accidents or not driving correctly, they should probably lose their license. But, it needs to be done in a fair manner. One accident doesn't necessarily mean someone is incompetent. I think it is probably devastating to seniors who have their licenses taken away. It has to be a big hit to their self-esteem.

Hi MagicalBubbles, seniors who have no eye sight problem should continue to live independently, and that includes driving. Hopefully they do not drive around during peak hour, or else the working adults would blame them for adding to the massive traffic jam. I think if those seniors avoid certain highways where people drive very fast, nobody would blame them.

This guy will probably end up in the percentage of young adults who have accidents having this kind of attitude towards other drivers on the road. I don't see why seniors should be any more dangerous drivers than those speeding ones or drunken ones. If they passed their driving test and are certified to be a healthy person. They should have the right to do their own driving and be free from the trouble of finding alternatives.

That is an unfair thing to do to the senoirs. They have the right to drive and why deprive them of that. I am sure they are sensible enough to decide not to drive if they are not fit to drive. And I think those who are still driving knows what they are doing more than the younger people and that they are more cautious when driving since they are more responsible and more experienced at driving..

they said right, guys under 20 their mind doesn't turn mature enough , try a safe traffic is a wise choice

of course seniors should drive! That is their right.. As long they have licence .

If they can pass the eye tests and road tests, there is no reason they should be pulled off the road. Unless they have a medical condition that would endanger their or other lives, that would be the only reason they shouldn't be on the road. I was in an accident a few years ago, the guy who ran a red light was older and on medication. He didn't take it that morning though. I have driven past slow drivers, a few of which I've seen are older, but I guess they're just trying to stay safe and cautious. I guess it just depends on the senior.

Hiya magical, Depends on the state of health and their ability I suppose. I have seen many Drivers of that age and although their eye sight is not brilliant they go in for check ups and will still keep driving till they can no longer. Dangerous Drivers can have any age really I have just seen one come in through the Gate a lot of them drive round here like this is the Grand Prix and they are not senior drivers at all most of them are young girls or middle aged men with quite bad manners. On these Roads I see quite a few senior People drive as they have been forced to live in the middle of nowhere with no nearby Shops so they still have to drive to get around. I think its a good thing for them to do so as they are in excellent health as well. One of them is about ninety and still driving well for his age. xxx

If they prove themselves to be alert enough to be on the road, then in fact sure they should drive. If they can safely drive, then they should be allowed to drive. If they shouldn't, well sorry they shouldn't. Then again, that's not just a senior thing when you really think about it. That should be a thing for people of any age. There are people who are in their twenties that I would be far more scared with being on the road than any senior citizen. Granted, that's not saying that there are some seniors that should be as far from the road as possible. But there are some that are going to really be able to drive. Then again, if you want my completely honest opinion, about half if not more of the people on the road, no matter what age, do have no business whatsoever with being on the road. That's another matter entirely but still if seniors are capable, then why not, just like any other person. I've feared more for my life from the teenagers or twenty some years on the road than any senior and other people in between as well.

I don't think seniors should stop driving. I think it should be a free will of whether they want to or not. Anyway at times I've taken cabs to get to places, I have found some of the drivers to be old people, not really old but they said they were retired people. Anyway they were excellent drivers and like you said, followed the traffic rules and regulations.

I think that seniors should be able to drive like everyone else as long as they can pass the driving and eye test like everyone else. In some states they offer a life time drivers licenses I don't know if I completely agree with that.