Elderly and Road Exam

I believe that this change is an unnecessary and inappropriate one as the age of the driver is not the problem, the problem is that people still don’t fully understand the rules of the road whether that be P platers, 10 years experience, 20 years or even 30 years of driving experience. A solution to this problem would be creating a mandatory retest that each person with a licence must sit every 10 years and every 5 years for persons over the age of 60 as hand-eye co-ordination and reflexes start to deteriorate.

Elders are great people, but their driving skill may not be too great. Elders should take a driving test every year, for one reason there would be a decrease in car accidents. Many people have been killed by the lack of the elderly peoples driving skills, also because elders should be reminded how to drive because of their fragile health.

Majority of the information found relates to medical testing (their physical ability to drive). The South Australian My Licence website states that “You will be sent a Certificate of Fitness in the mail and asked to visit a medical practitioner for a medical assessment if: you have a medical condition recorded against your driver’s licence that is subject to a periodic review or you are aged 70 or older and hold a licence for a class of vehicle other than a car e.g. heavy vehicle or motorbike.” The same source also goes on to state that a practical driving assessment is then required “if your medical practitioner feels it is necessary to help determine your fitness to drive. It is a short drive of about 30 minutes; it is not the same as the test that new learner drivers undergo to obtain their provisional licence…. It primarily looks at the ability of the driver to control the vehicle and demonstrate safe driving on the road in light to medium traffic while complying with road rules.” This source validates this key finding as it is evident that there is no compulsory ability test for car class licence holders as they age to elderly drivers, however there is the possibility of sitting a test dependent on medical conditions. This in turn helps to answer as to whether elderly drivers should have road rules specifically applying to

Have you ever been driving and stuck behind an elderly person that was driving 10km under the speed limit? If so, you can feel the frustration that most drivers' face. Yearly driving tests should be mandatory because many people come from other countries and assume they know how to drive on our roads and road conditions, they should be tested again to see if they actually know how to drive in our country and kids with learners should be tested again in their second year to see if they still know the laws and to prove they didn't just forget them to go drive around and break the

The achievement of a driver’s license is a rite of passage for a large number of adolescents and young adults in the United States. Societally, the driver’s license is representative of a key to the outside world, and, in some ways, it is also thought of as being one of the first steps into adulthood. This perceived importance leads numerous fifteen and sixteen-year-olds to obtain their license as quickly as they possibly can which can be dangerous. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), drivers who are between sixteen to nineteen years old are at the greatest risk of being involved in a fatal crash, and sixteen and seventeen year olds also are at nearly twice the risk of eighteen and nineteen year olds. This has led some experts to call for a raise to the minimum driving age. While this is an understandable conclusion to come to, this is not necessarily the best course of action. There are other programs which can decrease the fatal crash rate, which can alleviate the crash concern. Otherwise, the ability to drive is, as stated above, an important step towards adulthood, and it provides maturity. Additionally, due to the lack of public transport or other safe ways to travel from place to place, the ability to drive provides younger Americans with mobility so that they can work, go to school, and also be with friends. For these reasons, the minimum driving age must stay at sixteen.

I don't believe that the driving age should not be changed. I think that the classroom teacher that lets you take the driver test not the hand written test, but the driving part should be a test, but they should do it more than once to really see if they are good drivers. Like when you go to drivers class they should say like “pop drive quiz” or something along those lines maybe do it six times and they have to pass every time or they can't get there license its fair if they really want their license they will try hard and take it serious no one deserves to die or hurt because some kid doesn't know how to drive or even adults mess up that's also why i think that like every four years or so everyone with a driver's license has to go and retake

At what time is it appropriate to tell an elderly loved-one that he should hang up his keys and find other alternatives to driving, is it once he turns an arbitrary age? After any accidents that occurs or once he has, been diagnosed with an ailment that can hinder his driving ability? Is it fair or ethical to take away the car keys from someone who has driven his entire life, Emily Yoffe writer at Slate attempts to figure out why there is “no personal, societal, or governmental solution for what to do about elderly drivers” (Slate). Which is a problem that needs to be answered soon since there is an “increasing number of older drivers, road traffic safety is an urgent public health issue. It is not easy for older drivers or their relatives

Did you know that elderly drivers are not required to reapply for their driving licenses? Even though they suffer from diminished vision,hearing, and reaction time. As read in research one of the most common causes of car crashes is the fatigue of driver or excessive speed or slow driving of the vehicle. Perhaps the cause behind all of these car accidents are due to the most respected members of our society, the elderly. In fact maybe the press covers up the truth about certain incidents because they know they will receive a huge amount a of complaints from the crowd because their true message will be misunderstood. A message to educate our people to let them see why requiring a reapplication is so important. See they need to reapply and go

There has been a lot of talk about self driving cars, which could make driving lot safer, as well as making the cars stronger with new technology. Make newer cars have stronger seats thus that in the unfortunate event of an car accident the passengers and drivers are more protected. Being protected by more sturdy and strong seats can save people’s lives by the reason of the seat will protect them more. Mandatory annual driving tests for the elderly, or someone who has been caught disobeying the law, just to make sure that they are driving the right way. The elderly need to be tested more for the reason that people with old age generally comes more health, hearing, and seeing issues. Therefore to ensure that they do not hurt themselves or others while driving they should be made to take a driving test like the new drivers do. These are things to fix with the

In the United States, driving is often equated to freedom and independence. When a senior is faced with the prospect of losing their ability to drive, it can have dramatic emotional consequences. Since there is not a standard rate at which health deteriorates, there is no one age at which a senior's ability to safely drive is effected. What we do know, however, is that drivers over the age of 70 are more likely to be involved in fatal automobile accidents than drivers of other age groups.

In recent days, an auto safety group has brought light to the idea that the driving age should be raised to the age of 18, I believe this would do our country a great deal of service in effective safety measures. In 2011, about 2,650 teens were killed in motor vehicles meaning that around 7 teens per day were dying in crashes(CDC). The alarming rate of deaths by teenagers in car accidents is something that can be properly stopped with more preparation before taking their drivers exam. I believe that this measure should be put into law to effectively help our nations youth's safety.

Accoring to Kalina k,"As a teen personally impacted by this law, I do believe that if you can prove that you are a safe driver, you should be granted the right to exercise your abilities on the road. It is obvious that not all teens are ready to drive at 16, which is why a more demanding test would separate those who are ready, from those who are not. It would make life a lot easier for parents, as well as teach responsibility to teens all across the US.​"

“An eighty-six year old man killed ten people and injured more than seventy when he drove his Buick into a crowded farmers market in California. In Florida, an eighty-four year old woman drove her car through a window of a Sears and into a cash register and employee” (Murphy). Sadly enough, instances like these are becoming more and more prevalent and require immediate action. It is imperative that a more comprehensive approach be taken when deciding the competence of elderly drivers. Laws must be put into action to mandate and administer testing and re-examining of the skills and eligibility of this group. Equally important, we must consider those who will no longer be able to drive, and ensure their transportation and occupational needs

Many concerns have been expressed about the potential dangers elderly drivers present when operating a vehicle. Mental and physical capabilities begin to decline as a person ages. When their health deteriorates, the well being of other individuals on the road is at stake. Many elderly drivers should not drive due to their medical history and the fact that they might suffer from possible side effects from taking multiple prescription medicines. In addition, local organizations and neighbors can provide transportation for the elderly to keep them from endangering themselves and others. The threat senior citizens create when driving can be avoided if they are tested to ensure their competence as a driver.

Granny, I know you’ve never been in an accident, but Lord knows how many you’ve caused! Although I love my grandmother dearly, I must admit that a few of my grey hairs are courtesy of her driving. As the years passed, my grandmother’s driving progressively got worse. However, there is no test administered to the elderly which determines whether or not they are fit to drive. While my Granny was creating mayhem on the streets, I realized how much a drivers’ test for the elderly was needed. Elderly drivers impose possible threats on others, as well as themselves, and could also be paying excess money on unnecessary insurance.