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Post by Dee on Oct 7, 2008 17:36:46 GMT -5
How old do you think is too old to be driving? Do we go by age, health, or driving ability?
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Post by admin on Oct 7, 2008 20:31:22 GMT -5
I think once you reach a certain age or when are diagnosed with something that could impair with any driving aspect you should have to retake the test. The age that I think... I don't know. Because my dad's mom is like 78 and she drives perfectly. But sometimes you have a 50 year old that can't drive.. Or even a 22 year old..
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Post by Devyn_Baby on Oct 7, 2008 21:13:58 GMT -5
I think your driving ability should determine whether or not you are too old to drive, and certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy.
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Post by farm_yard_duck on Apr 30, 2009 10:09:36 GMT -5
I think there should be regular tests, say every 5 years, to check your driving until you get to 60 or something then it should be every 2 years because health problems onset faster then, statistically. No one's a better driver just because you're younger, older are usually more cautious I find even if they do go 10mph below the limit.
Although as soon as a medical condition such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Epilepsy is diagnosed the person should be stopped from driving. I've had several relatives or family friends die from driving accidents after having been diagnosed with diseases, yet had they been banned from driving might still be here
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Post by Kute on May 1, 2009 13:34:29 GMT -5
I think there should be regular tests, say every 5 years, to check your driving until you get to 60 or something then it should be every 2 years because health problems onset faster then, statistically. No one's a better driver just because you're younger, older are usually more cautious I find even if they do go 10mph below the limit. Although as soon as a medical condition such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Epilepsy is diagnosed the person should be stopped from driving. I've had several relatives or family friends die from driving accidents after having been diagnosed with diseases, yet had they been banned from driving might still be here no way every 5 years? i would hate that... its like people try so hard just to pass, they take so many tests and plus it COSTS not what we need in the time of recession. So people take so many tests and finaly pass in there 6th time and they gotta go through it all over again? I think soon as theyre diagnosed with something just test them there and then, but leave everyone else who is perfectly fine with themselves alone. |
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Post by farm_yard_duck on May 1, 2009 17:00:50 GMT -5
I wouldn't make anyone pay for the checks, only the initial test. Some people ignore all the rules as soon as they can drive without L plates which is really bad
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Post by Kute on May 2, 2009 7:07:34 GMT -5
I wouldn't make anyone pay for the checks, only the initial test. Some people ignore all the rules as soon as they can drive without L plates which is really bad but what if they don't pass would you charge to retake? and how many retakes would they be able to take? |
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Post by farm_yard_duck on May 2, 2009 14:59:08 GMT -5
If they didn't pass they should have to do some sort of awareness course. Nothing expensive
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Post by Kute on May 2, 2009 17:04:16 GMT -5
well i guess when you put it like that it doesnt sound that bad, but not sure if everyone will agree, 'cause people always look for short cuts, due to their laziness... so those are the only people who will disagree i think
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Post by farm_yard_duck on May 3, 2009 5:33:48 GMT -5
But it's the lazy, short cut people that cause problems and dangers when driving. No one is ever going to solve the problems though  |
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Post by Kute on May 3, 2009 18:24:50 GMT -5
LOL true say... all we could do is post what we think on a debates board...  well in a way atleast i know that some people feel the same way... and you never know, lolly you maybe just the next MP  |
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Post by farm_yard_duck on May 4, 2009 5:59:12 GMT -5
Haha, with the amount of money they get and expenses I'd be one any day! But it's such a long way to get to being a well paid MP so no way! I did sign that petition for Brown to resign on the Number 10 website, right now anyone could do a better job than him!
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Post by Dee on May 5, 2009 15:41:28 GMT -5
I have to say that i've never seen an old person involved in a car accident, not that it doesn't happen. The majority of the accidents are drivers who've been driving for years and ignore the basic traffic rules.
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Post by Kute on May 5, 2009 17:47:33 GMT -5
LOL!!! true say, i think most of britain hate him by now! I'd defo vote for you lolly do you know what, come to think of it ive never really seen an old person get into an accident neither... |
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Post by farm_yard_duck on May 6, 2009 13:23:05 GMT -5
Haha thanks, so got myself one vote!
I've only ever seen them in serious accidents on TV shows like Traffic Cops, but minor bumps I see a fair bit. They just don't seem to stop very well!
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well in a way atleast i know that some people feel the same way... and you never know, lolly you maybe just the next MP 