Do you think eldery drivers should have to retake their driving test after a certain age? (I dont know if its the same in US).
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I think everyone should have to retake it every 10 years or so.
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In the US after a certain age (70 I think?) you have to take the test more often (every 2 years as opposed to every 4 years)
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Yes! They keep trying to run me down on zebra crossings!
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I believe if they are pulled over for driving recklessly (too slow, swerving lanes, etc) they should have to retake it.
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In the UK all they have to do is have an eye test (i think so ive heard). If people re-took their test there would be less accidents in my opinion. It may be a little biast as ive recently been in a serious accident involving a 94yr old who decided to pull out of a side road onto a dual carrage way. He died, and i suffered lots of injuries. They hog fast lanes doing 20mph, and drive too close to pavements etc. Maybe its just me :/
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No, not if they are regular drivers. But they should have their eyes checked.
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I think that would be a good idea. I would like to see those who are 70 or older take the drivers test.
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Yes! I know a few 80+ individuals who shouldn't be behind the wheel or at the very least should have a limited license (no driving after dark)
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I think it should be mandatory at the age of 65 that everyone start taking tests again, just as they did to get their first license.
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In the UK when your 70 you have to get a doctors note saying you fit to drive, i.e. no fits, passing out, can see... things like that. But I do think that we should have to resit our test, not like the first test but a mini test, maybe the theory too, when I was studying for my theory my mum had no idea about most of it!!!
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I think that, regardless of mental or physical health, once a person reaches the age of 65, they should be required to take a behind the wheel driving test every year, and once they pass 70 that should be increased to every 6 months. I know that may sound excessive, but elderly drivers cause more accidents in the US than teenagers...that's a scary stat, if you ask me...I remember how I drove as a teenager, lol! I read an article a couple of years ago about a program for helping the elderly get around. The details are sketchy (I've forgotten a lot of it), but as far as I recall it was something like people donated their cars and volunteers basically chauffeur older people who can no longer drive. I think this is a fantastic idea and a great way to help older people who think they have to continue driving, even if they are impaired by their age, because they have no good alternative.
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In the UK you have to reapply at 70 but at the moment I do not believe that you have to retake a test just have health and eyesight comfirmations.
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I think everyone should have to resit every five years. Given some of the driving I see every day (and not older people either) it would appear most have forgotten basic road skills ;)
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Most definately, i looked after a chap, road traffic acident, 75 yrs old, couldn't even stand or straighten his arms, and had early signs of dementia.....he caused the crash! police were waiting for him for questioning, i couldn't beleive that someone with his ailments was still driving!! Now i am on the road i see some horrendous driving from the elderly, half of them are wearing double bifocals or cataracts lol.
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there actually should be one for everybody every ten years because as it seems to me no one can drive. not even me
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