Would it be too awfully oppressive for a state DMV to require a full blown driving test every year or other year for operators once they reach a certain age?.....say 70?
That would take the pressure off the family to pull the trigger.
Just a thought.
I live in Illinois. So for me, not so much. Based on recent activity, sounds like the same thing goes for California and Washington state.
-——driving too slowly on highways——
A test will not affect the inability to cope with the reality of driving on interstate highways.
Driving slow on the road and especially on off ramps is a big problem for some older people with reduced reaction time.
At 83 I know for certain that there is no effective test that will resolve the issue.
I’m 77.
Traveled 2,000,000 road miles over 40 year span. ZERO accidents.
I have convinced 6 family members it was time for them to stop driving. Had no issues doing it.
The State and FedGov have no business making that call.
I know some young drivers who are not safe behind a wheel.
Illinois had a law where when you reached into the 70s, you had to take a drivers exam. After doing a study, they found the older drivers were safer than the younger ones. So they raised the age.
I’m 68. In NC they recently let me renew my license simply by affirming that my vision is unchanged. Which it is, but who’s going to tell the truth?
The DMV would at least have legal authority.
An elderly adult who has not been declared incompetent can simply tell people to buzz off and mind their own business.
You’re not 70 yet, are you?
I thought conservatives were in favor of reduced government and increased family ties.
More likely that the elder will simply die while waiting in line.
You animal!
Yes it would be horribly oppressive. Try taking the illegals who never learn to drive off the road first. They are a more tremendous hazard.
In New Zealand years ago drivers use to have to take a physical and a psychological test at age 70 to continue driving...
They were issued a new license if they passed the tests ...