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MorbidCynic 路 F
hippyjoe1955 路 61-69, M
butterfly1013 路 26-30, F
mmmm... I don't know. Some elderly people can drive better than a lot of the younger ones now a days. It shouldn't be based on age at all in my opinion. Driving skills vary from person to person whether they're 50 or 99 years old. Now, my grandmother on my mom's side.. she shouldn't be driving at all with her having signs of dementia and other things, but I wouldn't say one should stop driving just because they've reached a certain age.
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bijouxbroussard 路 F
@SW-User I checked in my state (California)
[quote] Specifically, California:
requires drivers age 70 and older to renew their licenses in person and to take both a vision test and written test when doing so
accepts requests from family members and others for the DMV to conduct unsafe driver investigations, and
requires doctors who diagnose patients with Alzheimer's disease or other conditions that may make them unsafe drivers to report the diagnosis.[/quote]
[quote] Specifically, California:
requires drivers age 70 and older to renew their licenses in person and to take both a vision test and written test when doing so
accepts requests from family members and others for the DMV to conduct unsafe driver investigations, and
requires doctors who diagnose patients with Alzheimer's disease or other conditions that may make them unsafe drivers to report the diagnosis.[/quote]
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@bijouxbroussard Wow, that's really thorough! And important.
Fluffybull 路 F
@HannahSky Maybe in the US, but not the UK.
HannahSky 路 F
@Fluffybull oh I see, didn't realize you were in the UK. I'm surprised they don't have something in place.
I know here it's usually a process for people. There really is no set age, everyone's different with their abilities.
I know here it's usually a process for people. There really is no set age, everyone's different with their abilities.
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smiler2012 路 56-60
{@fluffybull] i do not know how i can say this without being ageist . perhaps a capacity test to see if the older generation are still competent and road safe . if they pass they can drive until they fail the test or give up .of there own accord .
Fluffybull 路 F
@smiler2012 That seems a fair idea 馃憤
bijouxbroussard 路 F
@smiler2012 In many states here they do that.
smiler2012 路 56-60
@bijouxbroussard see i am not from the states and had no idea that took place . the elderly drivers make an error of judgement as can anyone whilst driving and then are subjected to a hurl of ageist insults from other drivers
i dont know but now i am 16 i am taking a test to get my learners permit in like 2 weeks and i will take drivers ed i am excited i finally can, and then i can get my license.
Fluffybull 路 F
@ybbobbackwards Good luck! That is exciting! 馃憦馃憦馃殫馃憤
@Fluffybull thanks for saying it yes it is i cant wait馃檭
Manfredthemanic 路 16-17, M
When they can't see the road or they might have an accident.
Fluffybull 路 F
@Manfredthemanic Very true. Maybe regular eye tests after a certain age?
Manfredthemanic 路 16-17, M
@Fluffybull Yes, but I don't know what age because people lose their eyesight at different ages.
Fluffybull 路 F
@Manfredthemanic Good point! I think everyone should have an eye test every two years, anyway. I do!
FoolishLuna 路 56-60, F
Depends where they live. In the city I say 80. Smaller communities maybe go as long as you have confidence and no accidents.
bijouxbroussard 路 F
Shakealot 路 26-30, F
Never even gotten my driver's license, but never.
adorbz 路 26-30, F
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It's funny you ask this, my mother in law is almost blind and she still has her driving licence.. She's getting injections in her eyeballs every 6 weeks to preserve what sight she has... And my father in law said last week that she should get out driving again 馃槩
She can't see the faces of her grandkids. BTW
She can't see the faces of her grandkids. BTW
