Should the elderly lose driving priveleges after a certain age? - Page 2

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-30-2007, 09:33 AM

According to studies, senior drivers have the highest rates of fatal car accidents per mile except teen-agers.

Just yesterday in STL, an 84 year old woman slammed through a school cafeteria wall, killing one student and injuring several others.

This summer, a 70 year old woman struck and killed a highway worker. The worker was on the shoulder of a closed lane. The driver was travelling an estimated 15 MPH over the work zone limit.

This morning, while heading to Walgreens to pick up a script for my wife, an elderly lady was driving in the middle "suicide" turn lane, ran a red light and struck a family waiting to make a left turn (coming the other direction) at a stoplight. Her first comment to police? "I don't know why that car was in MY lane....."

Should legislation be passed that senior citizens have to be retested at a certain age?

Poll to follow......

Mr. Laz · 01-30-2007, 11:51 AM

no ... they should just have to pass a test like everyone else.

it's about competency, not age.

Chiefs_Fan · 01-30-2007, 11:53 AM

Every year. It's the only way to get the dangerious ones off the road.

But that still will not help with the ones that happen to have a heart attack or some other problem that causes them to wreck.

Mr. Laz · 01-30-2007, 11:53 AM

btw ... this poll is retarted

Yes. Starting at a certain age, drivers would be retested every year

No. This isn't fair to seniors who still have their mental acuity

option 1 and option 2 are basically the same answer

"retested every year"

"still have their mental acuity"

they both say "if older people are capable" they should still drive

keg in kc · 01-30-2007, 11:58 AM

I'd say a test every six months when you're a certain age. What that age is, I don't know. 65? Although my parents are both 67 and perfectly competent. Maybe 70.

01-30-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

btw ... this poll is retarted

Yes. Starting at a certain age, drivers would be retested every year

No. This isn't fair to seniors who still have their mental acuity

option 1 and option 2 are basically the same answer

"retested every year"

"still have their mental acuity"

they both say "if older people are capable" they should still drive

As you've proven many times (including now) the mental acuity can depart at any time.

Mr. Laz · 01-30-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

As you've proven many times (including now) the mental acuity can depart at any time.

at least my avatar is still cute

Redrum_69 · 01-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

As you've proven many times (including now) the mental acuity can depart at any time.

(insert past history of warpaint illustrated here)

L.A. Chieffan · 01-30-2007, 12:11 PM

I'm sure many people here remember this story:

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/07/1...ash/index.html

Horrible stuff.
It was a pretty big deal in L.A. for a while and I think it even spawned an entire South Park episode about elderly drivers.

The problem that can incur if the license is taken away is how are these people supposed to get around for necesseties such as hospital visits or going to the pharmacy, Oh and don't forget the bank. I think seniors go the bank every day to make a withdrawl and then go back to the bank the next day to redeposit it, or it seems that I'm always behind them in line. I think it's like the equivelent of playing video games for teenagers or something.

Calcountry · 01-30-2007, 12:13 PM

They should be required to do a road test every 5 years after age 70, and have a rigorous eye examination every 2 years after 70 as well.

You would be amazed at the chit they will pull to stay on the road, and think about it. Wouldn't you do the same. Not driving is one step closer to the the walker, the wheel chair and the retirement home to them.

Nevertheless, that doesn't preclude public safety.

DeepSouth · 01-30-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

an elderly lady was driving in the middle "suicide" turn lane....

Was it because she was elderly or because she was female? How can you be sure ?

Simplex3 · 01-30-2007, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefs_Fan

Every year. It's the only way to get the dangerious ones off the road.

But that still will not help with the ones that happen to have a heart attack or some other problem that causes them to wreck.

Nobody can stop all accidents, but we could have stopped the guy that mowed down dozens of people including a baby in a stroller in CA. That asshat had been plowing into s**t for years.

Logical · 01-30-2007, 12:18 PM

I answered your thread question, it is not the same as your poll question. I would guess I won't be the only one.

Ultra Peanut · 01-30-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ

It's the driving into buildings thing that I find most worrisome. I've lost track of how many times that's happened here locally in the past couple years.

Hmmm...

Logical · 01-30-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I'd say a test every six months when you're a certain age. What that age is, I don't know. 65? Although my parents are both 67 and perfectly competent. Maybe 70.

Probably too frequent to be practical especially as our population shits to a vast increase of Seniors as a demographic.

Frazod · 01-30-2007, 12:21 PM

Shit. I hit the wrong button. Meant to vote yes and voted no. Perhaps I should be tested.

Anyway, at and beyond age 70, annual tests should be administered.

View Poll Results: Should the elderly be retested for drivers licenses?
Yes. Starting at a certain age, drivers would be retested every year	39	70.91%
No. This isn't fair to seniors who still have their mental acuity	13	23.64%
Maybe.	2	3.64%
Gaz is an excellent driver	1	1.82%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

01-30-2007, 09:33 AM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4821115	Should the elderly lose driving priveleges after a certain age? According to studies, senior drivers have the highest rates of fatal car accidents per mile except teen-agers. Just yesterday in STL, an 84 year old woman slammed through a school cafeteria wall, killing one student and injuring several others. This summer, a 70 year old woman struck and killed a highway worker. The worker was on the shoulder of a closed lane. The driver was travelling an estimated 15 MPH over the work zone limit. This morning, while heading to Walgreens to pick up a script for my wife, an elderly lady was driving in the middle "suicide" turn lane, ran a red light and struck a family waiting to make a left turn (coming the other direction) at a stoplight. Her first comment to police? "I don't know why that car was in MY lane....." Should legislation be passed that senior citizens have to be retested at a certain age? Poll to follow......
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01-30-2007, 11:51 AM	#16
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	no ... they should just have to pass a test like everyone else. it's about competency, not age. __________________
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01-30-2007, 11:53 AM	#17
Chiefs_Fan Starter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St. Charles County Casino cash: $9259900	Every year. It's the only way to get the dangerious ones off the road. But that still will not help with the ones that happen to have a heart attack or some other problem that causes them to wreck.
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01-30-2007, 11:53 AM	#18
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	btw ... this poll is retarted Yes. Starting at a certain age, drivers would be retested every year No. This isn't fair to seniors who still have their mental acuity option 1 and option 2 are basically the same answer "retested every year" "still have their mental acuity" they both say "if older people are capable" they should still drive __________________
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01-30-2007, 11:58 AM	#19
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I'd say a test every six months when you're a certain age. What that age is, I don't know. 65? Although my parents are both 67 and perfectly competent. Maybe 70.
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01-30-2007, 12:11 PM	#23
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $3988654	I'm sure many people here remember this story: http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/07/1...ash/index.html Horrible stuff. It was a pretty big deal in L.A. for a while and I think it even spawned an entire South Park episode about elderly drivers. The problem that can incur if the license is taken away is how are these people supposed to get around for necesseties such as hospital visits or going to the pharmacy, Oh and don't forget the bank. I think seniors go the bank every day to make a withdrawl and then go back to the bank the next day to redeposit it, or it seems that I'm always behind them in line. I think it's like the equivelent of playing video games for teenagers or something.
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01-30-2007, 12:13 PM	#24
Calcountry Shoot the tube Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8721645	They should be required to do a road test every 5 years after age 70, and have a rigorous eye examination every 2 years after 70 as well. You would be amazed at the chit they will pull to stay on the road, and think about it. Wouldn't you do the same. Not driving is one step closer to the the walker, the wheel chair and the retirement home to them. Nevertheless, that doesn't preclude public safety. __________________
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01-30-2007, 12:18 PM	#27
Logical Screw U if U can't take a joke Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	I answered your thread question, it is not the same as your poll question. I would guess I won't be the only one.
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01-30-2007, 12:21 PM	#30
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2935085	Shit. I hit the wrong button. Meant to vote yes and voted no. Perhaps I should be tested. Anyway, at and beyond age 70, annual tests should be administered.
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