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Reason 4 asking...some speeding old fogey bumped into the back of my car a while ago, when i asked if he had insurance his reply was 'i assume so!?!' er.you either do or you dont mate! when i advised him to put his hazard lights on to prevent further accidents, he did not have a clue what i was talking about. i had to reach into his car and put them on for him as he dithered about.They seem to be the biggest menaces on the road...if i claimed for the accident my premium will shoot up! its only logical that the older genration re-take their tests at 60, as hearing, eyesight and reaction times deteriorate, and lets face it, i dont know any old folks that will pass that interactive theory test. If this retest was introduced this could reduce congestion on the roads and accidents all at one time...result!! (im not ageist,or trying to run older people off the road im against Anyone who cant drive having access to the road & potentially costing me money through their incompetence!)
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In MY case, no, as I have superior skill and superb reflexes, and drive more safely than MOST people HALF my age.Looking to buy a highback booster seat. Any recommendations?
All kidding aside, I would say yes, as most people over 60 are not able to react as quickly as younger folks.
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The driving test should be yearly for them/us
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i agree they should. my wife and i got hit by a 90+ driver when she was 9 months pregnant with our gaughter. so what does he do when we got to move the cars(very bad spot to leave them wouldve caused more wrecks)he hits the gas and puts the car in drive instaed of reverse and hits the car again.the cop said that he wouldve given me a ticket had we not moved the cars as i was the one who hit him. i had a witness(who ididnt know)tell the cop it was the guys fault. and his family (the old fart)said it was mine. the cop said there is no impartial witness so you are both at fault(here they call that a no fault accident).WTF i had a witness who didnt even know me his was his family!Has anyone been fined for smoking on buses?
Yes they should, lets face it they're more of a hazard than the boy racers!What do yall think abut people driving around in pick up trucks , ton , quarter ton half a ton ect ?
well my mam is 66 and never even had to sit a driving test-my dad bought her a licence for her 21st birthday cos there was an amnesty on them and any1 could get one!so i doubt shes the only one driving around never having sat a test. plus think of how much driving has changed in the last like 40 years and how many more cars are on the road..i think that every 20or 30yrs u should be made resit the testWith regard to you last statement, the same could be said of all drivers under 21! While it is true there may be come cognitive problems with some older drivers and reactions times are not what they once were they are vastly outpaced by younger drivers who are easily distracted and overconfident in their abilities. I would much rather be "bumped" by an "old fogey" then rammed at high speed by a "kid" who is checking out the skirt on the seat next to him.
Why does every one who sees a truck/car wreck think its the trucks fault?
people at some age.. probably 60 , maybe a little over, should have to retake every few years... shouldnt stop them completely but just make sure they are still capable..Chp school bus test is it very hard?
You are really going to upset the oldies with this one.I agree to an extent ,I think perhaps 60 is a little too early, but certainly no-one over 70 should be on the road without some sort of test --practical and theory.Reactions do slow with age.I'm not ageist just aged.Wait 'til you're 60 chum!
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I think the attitude of some older drivers is as much of a problem as the way they drive. (Although 60 is a bit harsh for a re-test. Most men have another 5 years at work at that point. Maybe 70). They have an attitude of; they've been driving for longer and if they have gotten into an accident with you it must be your fault (as the first answerer encoutered). They drive sooooo slowly like it's always a better idea but if they're on a duel carriageway or motorway *shudder* they don't see what an obsticle their 25-30 miles an hour driving makes them.Does any one know how a trucker would obtain their DAC report? And...?
And, why the cap?? You don't need a cap INSIDE the car little old man! LOL
What is a sound, logical reason to wait until the last moment?
If some of these people on the road had took a test. it might be a safer place, that's reckoned to be one in 5At least one in 5 have defective lights
another one in 5 has no insurance, no MOT etc.
Why do you people in cars pullout in front of tractor-trailers that are hauling 80,000 pounds?
The majority could not change a wheel, never mind check the tightness of the wheel nuts, when did you last do it ??
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You ARROGANT sh*t. Who do you think you are. If anyone should be re-tested it should be TEENS the most dangerous drivers on the road. Just remember you will be old one day if you make it.How many young ppl drive around with fog lights on even in daylight,I at 58 yrs of age would willingly take a retest as long as its across the board and not aimed at any particular class,age or gender.say every five years.
Huge trouble might get killed...HELP!?
My neighbour who is 63 passed his driving test on Monday witha perfect drive.
why they costing you money there insured and no i don't believe 60 should resit a test as that's not old thank you but i think you should sit it in your 80is this was just a genuine mistake and wasn't meant to happen but it did you contradict words saying your not running them down read your question again bet your just in your teens or early 20is would love to be behind you in the road yes I'm over 60 PLEASE NOTE MORE ACCIDENTS ON THE ROADS ARE CAUSED BY YOUNGER DRIVERS NOT THE OLD
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generally speaking no.in your case quoted though yes.not all oldies are the same.
Hi I agree as a lot of old people did (has)not even passed a test because when the test started back in the 60`s/50`s you just went to the post office and asked for a licence it was ans is called grandad rights the same thing with the HGV when that came in you just had to prove that you had driven an artic and all you had to do was get an employer to write a letter to the dvla then you got a licence.
This changes for us hgv drivers in 2009 as we have to retake 35 hours of lessons, even now when we get to 40 years of age we have to have a medical every 5 years
I thought that in the UK you had to take a test at 65 and I then again at 70 and every two years after that, which is a jolly good idea.
My dad is 80 and still has his license and drives a lot better than plenty of people half a century younger than him.
You'll probably find that the clown who hit you has always been a bozo.
Oh Lordy Yes!
Elderly Drivers. Should they be banned?
absolutey and drivers under 25 should as well!!!!Question about learner drivers, UK/USA?
I don`t think we can be specific about setting an age limit here. Rather perhaps a retest for everybody every 5 years or so. I have just hit 50 and I know that I am not as confident on the road as I used to be. However there are people in their 70s that are very confident and may well not need to retest yet.My parents are in their mid 70s and my opinion is that neither of them should ever drive again. (they don`t have a computer either so they will never see this answer!) My dad`s driving is diabolical and my mother is a nervous wreck on the road, both could easily cause an accident.
I recently asked my mother what sort of gap I should leave between me and the vehicle in front (hoping for the 2 second rule to be the answer) She said quote " I leave enough space for a car to overtake me and slot in if necessary".-- Nothing about enough braking distance for the speed you are doing.
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Yes. Because of slowed reaction time, and eyesight, they can be a big safety hazard to others on the road. They continue to drive, even if they know they shouldnt, because they feel if someone takes their license away, they are taking away their independence.Which i can understand, but they should definetly take the test, if they are 85 and can pass it, then hey theres no reason they shouldnt be able to drive.I almost smacked into an old couple on the freeway once, because i was going the posted speed and they were going 35 miles under.Should the driving age be raised? honest answers, and make sure to back up your answer!?
Yes!!!! My aunt (god love her) has no business driving, let me tell ya..she gets offended when in accidents and they are ALL her fault... She just lost the capability of registering her auto as it won't pass inspection, and i pray she doesn't find another car she can afford... Seriously... I told her to take the T,(bus in MA) but she refuses... over 70 s/b tested yearly... if u ask me...My son's partner is teaching my son to drive.?
If your theory is right then how come is it that Insurance Companies charge younger drivers more for their insurance. Or are you going to say that they are wrong. They are the ones who have to do all the hard work sorting out the accidents, so they can't be wrong.They know the figures.Experience is the deciding factor on whether a person has good driving skills. Not age.
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As with everything else in life there are very skilfull drivers, and there are lousy ones.
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Whilst on this subject if the younger drivers are so good why is it then that the age for learning to drive a car is going to be raised in the near future. I heard it was now going to be 21. How does that appeal. Well perhaps it will stop some of the boy racers who have been watching too much of Too Fast Too Furious.
If you don't want to pay out loads,( which you would,nt have to do if the elderly man hit you up the back), then I suggest that you do like me and protect your no claims bonus that way you don't have to pay anything other than your premium. But then perhaps it would be too expensive for you, as you may be a younger than 25 yrs of age driver!!! ( of course I am by no means ageist).
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Not necessarily, but I think everyone should have to take an eye test with a qualified optician at least every two years.Is it possible to buy a remote starter kit for my car?
Including learner drivers, relying on the numberplate reading given at the test centre is absolutley ridiculous
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I actualy think everyone should retake their tests every 5 years. This would keep standards high and accidents would be much lower.Yes they should. Also they should carry a card that lets them have free or discount taxi\bus rides so they can get somewhere if needed if they fail thier test.
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I don't know about being re-taking the practical but some sort of theroy and common sense test.What causes people to disobey one of the main rules of driving?
I am 64.30 years without a speeding ticket. Max no claim bonus for years. Anyone want to swop lap times round Castle Combe? Preferably in a race tuned Morgan Plus 8, because that is what I am used to. Or Donington on a motorcycle, Italian please, not Japanese. Moto Morini or Ducati preferred. You all pass me on the highway, especially in temporary motorway speed limits, so I suppose I can look forward to a thrashing? But then, 90% of drivers who leave the road in good conditions, without another vehicle being involved are under 30.........I'm afraid you get idiots of all ages on the road. Personally, I'm in favour of a retest every 10 years, say, for all ages, though how you'd organise it is beyond me.
As someone said, it's worth looking at insurance rates & statistics to see where most claims arise!
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I think the road would be a safer place if everyone had to be tested every five years. The test should however include a medical component perhaps for those over 70 - I think 60 is too young most men do not retire until 65! The driver you spoke of sounded as if he should not be on the road but maybe he should never have been on the road in the first place! My neighbour aged 75 just passed the interactive theory test with 100 per correct score! More accidents are cause by very young drivers than older ones. Lot of pros and cons I guess I just think that no matter what our age we should be regularly assessed it would keep us all on our toes and hopefully make the roads a lot safer for EVERYONE.Why are car companies allowed to make cars that can go faster than the speed limit?
Ok, no I don't think everyone 60 or over should have to resit their test. My father who is 84 this year is still a good driver, has been driving since the WWII and has no points on his licence and no accidents. He has taken his advanced driver test. There are many bad drivers out there from all age groups they tend to fall into two cattegories, the over confident who drive eratically and too fast and the under confident who drive too slowly and too tentatively. They are both as dangerous as each other. On the other hand everyone, yes even you, can have an accident, that's why it's called an accident and not a deliberate! It just takes a minor distraction or a split second of loss of concetration and, if the conditions are there, *bang*! It happens get used to it.More Questions & Answers ...
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