Is there an age limit for seniors' driving priviledges?
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There really should be. I'm not trying to be mean at all but there have been many car crashes due to older folks not driving the road properly. If you set an age, everyone wil have to follow it, there for, you wouldn't be singeling anyone out. Happy Driving!
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I don't think there is an age limit, at least I haven't heard of one. However, I do know that elderly seniors are required to take more strenous driver's test. Focus on the eye test is important. I don't know at what age another driving portion of the test is required, but I think after a certain age, it should be required. Hand/eye coordination and quick reaction time should be evaluated in the very elderly drivers. Most cities and towns have buses that will pick up the elderly and take them where they need to go, but I don't think it is a privilege that the counties have.
As the aging population continues to grow in numbers, much focus will turn to the driving privileges and risks associated with older drivers on the road. Because women tend to outlive men, it is anticipated the next decade will experience a significant increase in elderly women drivers continuing to take to the road and drive with little to no supervision.
If you are a woman who is approaching retirement in the next decade or so, it is important to begin preparing now for the anticipated complications you may experience with regard to retaining your driving privileges. Because the loss of driving privileges for many women occurs following a change in health status, you will want to be certain your health is well maintained. In terms of driving hazards and health, your focus should be on maintaining vision health, improving your muscle strength, maintaining good range of motion in your joints, practicing eye-hand coordination exercises and even engage in activities that promote flexibility in your neck and torso. Any health complication with these physical dynamics may, ultimately, lead to your loss of driving privileges with age.
There is no age limit in most, if not all, of the states. There is, however, the need for qualification and that always becomes a limiting factor. None of us want to reach the age where we lose our independence but that always occurs-that is in the better course of life, where we live to an old age.
No. I don't think it has to do with age. I believe it has to do with site. Some 80 year olds can still see and react just fine while some 60 years are practically got one foot in the grave.
There is not an age limit, although Doctors are allowed to revoke driving privileges for medical reasons (even in younger people who have impairments such as seizures). I don't think there should be an "age" limit but I do think that after a certain age, say 70, folks should probably be retested every so often.
One thing to note, I worked for an auto insurance company for several years and I will tell you that retirees have the lowest rates of any age group - and those rates are definitely based on risk. Retirees are NOT the most dangerous age group on the road. Young males are by far the worst (young females are beginning to catch up). It would save far more to limit the driving of the youngest rather than the oldest.
I believe there is no hard and fast rules to remove driving privileges. If there are, they are part of whatever jurisdiction you are in. For example, in Ontario Canada, once you reach 80 you must take a written test every year. If you pass the test you're OK for another year. It does not matter a lick, if your physical condition says that you should not be driving. However, Police do have the authority to require that a driver be re-tested if they are involved in an accident.
I think there should be.
Not sure if it is age or more dexterity and clear thinking limit. Marijo
depends on which state your in
Yes, there should be a mandatory test taken by everyone at least once every 5 or ten years regardless of age.
There are far too many people on the road who are dangerous due to various circumstances, including impairments.
Driving is a privilege, not a right.
No. Driver's privileges should not be based on age, but on qualifications. Rather, than have a cut-off for the privilege, why not have a cut-off age that requires retesting? That's right after a certain age the driver would have to take the vision, driving and written tests again, perhaps as often as annually. Thus, older persons no longer capable of driving safely could be screened out, whereas those who continue to be capable would not lose out due to an arbitrary age limit.
No. You just need to show that you can make the proper judgement calls when driving.
As far as I am aware there is no age limit for possessing a driver's license. However, I personally believe that as people begin to hit a more advanced age (say 65 or so) they should have to be tested every so often to prove they are still physically and mentally capable of driving safely.
» Answer from Linda Paterson Answer given 2 years 192 days ago.Not an age limit, but it does depend on if they can see the road, drive safely and pass the test.
» Answer from Sandy Siu Answer given 2 years 187 days ago.I don't think it should be based on age, it should be based on performance.
There are people now in their 70's and 80's driving on the road that are more conscious than those in their 20's on the road. However the issue comes in when as an older driver you start to perform actions that could be hazardous to yourself and other drivers.
For example driving way under the posted speed limit because it is harder for you to maintain control of your vehicle may be a sign that it is time to stay off the road.
Total Answers: 16, Total Page Views: 1,972.Not sure, but let me relate a story that had me in jitters till I discovered what was really going on.
I was walking down the road where I live, when I saw this gent feeling his way down his drive with a white cane, so obviously blind.
Then he gets into the car, starts the engine. Woooo, haaaa I cried, running over, what are you doing. Dont worry he says, I always et the car on and warm for my wife, and she drives not me.
Scary moment.
Wow, I can imagine the fright!
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