POLL: Should elderly drivers be required to take a test after a certain age? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 10-21-2006, 01:02 PM

What do you think? I think a road test at age 70 should be mandatory.

dawsongirl · 10-21-2006, 01:06 PM

At least an eye test. Something to test reflexes would be ideal too. As some people age, they just can't react to things as quickly as they should.

Kay Scarpetta · 10-21-2006, 01:10 PM

Yes, they should- at least an eye test. If they don't pass, they shouldn't be able to renew their license.

On a side note, there ARE some elderly people who are still legit to drive, believe it or not, lol. My grandfather died back in March. He was 92 and still driving. He had glasses, but his eyesight was great with them. Sharp as a tack until the minute he died (he died from an aortic aneurysm). Never had a ticket or an accident in all of his 92 years. It's funny, he had just gotten his license renewed a month or two before his passing.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-21-2006, 01:42 PM

Yes, I think it's important for them to be tested

Bundy · 10-21-2006, 02:16 PM

Yes, I think this should be a requirement for renewal after age 65.

Chelsea · 10-21-2006, 02:44 PM

I agree. I think drivers should be required to retest at age 65, and at every renewal afterward. (Of course, I also think drivers should have to retest at ages 18 and 21, but that's another story for another day)

However, at the very least, the former will never happen (the latter could be another story)....the over 65 crowd are a HUGE voting bloc, and any politician that votes for mandatory testing for 65+ will almost assuredly not get re-elected.

Jonathan · 10-21-2006, 03:24 PM

Yes. Katie Couric covered this last night. That man that killed people and injured 70 in the California market. Just terrible. Drivers should definitely need to take a test. It could prevent many accidents.

D.J. · 10-21-2006, 11:41 PM

I approve of this 110%. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of senior citizens who are excellent drivers, but there are some who should not be allowed to drive. Driving 45 MPH in a 65 MPH zone does cause accidents.

KristinHerreraFan · 10-22-2006, 12:24 PM

If your talking about the test where they're driving in the car with an instrusctor who askes you questions and watches you drive, than yes. I think that should be required for all ages.

rusyd · 10-22-2006, 03:53 PM

Yes most defintley. I work at a Nursing Home and have seen many elderly people drive that shouldn't be. I know it's a form of independence, but it's just reality as well.

gilligan fanatic · 10-22-2006, 04:07 PM

I think everyone should after 15 years. To many accidents happen from not just old people.

Dr. John Becker · 10-22-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

What do you think? I think a road test at age 70 should be mandatory.

I agree.

Janice · 10-22-2006, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

I think everyone should after 15 years. To many accidents happen from not just old people.

Maybe every 15 or 20 years, but less time between as people age. An 80 year old man is much different than a 65 year old man, in most cases.

gilligan fanatic · 10-22-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Maybe every 15 or 20 years, but less time between as people age. An 80 year old man is much different than a 65 year old man, in most cases.

Yes, that makes sense. How about this

say you get it the first time at 17.

You have to retake it

when you are 30
when you are 50
when you are 65
when you are 75
every 2 years after that

Janice · 10-22-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

Yes, that makes sense. How about this

say you get it the first time at 17.

You have to retake it

when you are 30
when you are 50
when you are 65
when you are 75
every 2 years after that

Sounds good to me!

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10-21-2006, 01:02 PM	#1
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10-21-2006, 01:10 PM	#3
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Yes, they should- at least an eye test. If they don't pass, they shouldn't be able to renew their license. On a side note, there ARE some elderly people who are still legit to drive, believe it or not, lol. My grandfather died back in March. He was 92 and still driving. He had glasses, but his eyesight was great with them. Sharp as a tack until the minute he died (he died from an aortic aneurysm). Never had a ticket or an accident in all of his 92 years. It's funny, he had just gotten his license renewed a month or two before his passing.
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10-21-2006, 01:42 PM	#4
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10-21-2006, 02:44 PM	#6
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I agree. I think drivers should be required to retest at age 65, and at every renewal afterward. (Of course, I also think drivers should have to retest at ages 18 and 21, but that's another story for another day) However, at the very least, the former will never happen (the latter could be another story)....the over 65 crowd are a HUGE voting bloc, and any politician that votes for mandatory testing for 65+ will almost assuredly not get re-elected.
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10-21-2006, 01:06 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	At least an eye test. Something to test reflexes would be ideal too. As some people age, they just can't react to things as quickly as they should.

10-21-2006, 02:16 PM	#5
Bundy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 01, 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 267	Yes, I think this should be a requirement for renewal after age 65.

10-21-2006, 03:24 PM	#7
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	Yes. Katie Couric covered this last night. That man that killed people and injured 70 in the California market. Just terrible. Drivers should definitely need to take a test. It could prevent many accidents.

10-21-2006, 11:41 PM	#8
D.J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 887	I approve of this 110%. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of senior citizens who are excellent drivers, but there are some who should not be allowed to drive. Driving 45 MPH in a 65 MPH zone does cause accidents.

10-22-2006, 12:24 PM	#9
KristinHerreraFan Dana is Buena Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,791	If your talking about the test where they're driving in the car with an instrusctor who askes you questions and watches you drive, than yes. I think that should be required for all ages.
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10-22-2006, 03:53 PM	#10
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	Yes most defintley. I work at a Nursing Home and have seen many elderly people drive that shouldn't be. I know it's a form of independence, but it's just reality as well.

10-22-2006, 04:07 PM	#11
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I think everyone should after 15 years. To many accidents happen from not just old people.
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