LOL! This is probably coming about becuase more and more of us “baby boomer” motorcycle operators are reaching these ripe old ages….I can’t wait to see “grandpa” on a Harley!!
First year young drivers average one accident their first year. Some teens will have zero acc. but the other teens will have two given the average of one. Very seldom will you find a driver 75yrs or over involved in an alcohol related accident. The majority our small fender benders. I feel all drivers should be tested for DEPTH PERCEPTION. Their is a high percentage of the driving population out there who have poor dept perception. You are either born with good DP or not . It is like color blindness.
Impaired driving is impaired driving no matter if the impairment is booze, drugs or age. Testing is a simple way to identify age impairment. I am 73 so this is not a finger pointing at someone else. We need to be tested for our own good as well as the well being of others on the road.
Have the elder take a drivers test every 3 years. No everyone is
alike. The ones that don’t drink or use drugs should be given
extra considerations. How many accidents, traffic violations in
past 3yrs. A standard letter could be given by a doctor seen every
6 months or so. Some medical conditions require doctors exams.
Maybe in this state, a law could be enacted that would prevent
anyone from getting a license until they graduate from HS.
But we probably have a great of number who never had testing
done in this country.
Why penalize law abiding citizens who don’t have accidents or
speeding or red light violations? Most elderly drive 35MPH.
I’ve been wearing glasses since 7 yrs old. States so on license.
Just because 3-4 people can’t read the chart, we shouldn’t have
to be checked every 1-2 yrs.
“Beyond Driving with Dignity; The workbook for the families of older drivers”.
This user-friendly workbook was developed to offer concerned families a working roadmap (complete with actual exercises) on how to address the issue of driving safety with an older adult in your family.
The workbook has been designed to offer additional peace of mind to families, help older drivers maintain their independence and dignity, and at the same time help prevent unnecessary deaths and injuries on our nation’s roadways.
Please visit our website at http://www.keepingussafe.org to learn more about the Beyond Driving with Dignity workbook.
Don’t teens and those under 25 have the most accidents. Why not be as strict with them?
How about Illegal’s and DUI’s?
LOL! This is probably coming about becuase more and more of us “baby boomer” motorcycle operators are reaching these ripe old ages….I can’t wait to see “grandpa” on a Harley!!
First year young drivers average one accident their first year. Some teens will have zero acc. but the other teens will have two given the average of one. Very seldom will you find a driver 75yrs or over involved in an alcohol related accident. The majority our small fender benders. I feel all drivers should be tested for DEPTH PERCEPTION. Their is a high percentage of the driving population out there who have poor dept perception. You are either born with good DP or not . It is like color blindness.
I will emulate a certain portion of the population and drive without a license if they take it away from me – that is if I live to that age!
Impaired driving is impaired driving no matter if the impairment is booze, drugs or age. Testing is a simple way to identify age impairment. I am 73 so this is not a finger pointing at someone else. We need to be tested for our own good as well as the well being of others on the road.
Have the elder take a drivers test every 3 years. No everyone is
alike. The ones that don’t drink or use drugs should be given
extra considerations. How many accidents, traffic violations in
past 3yrs. A standard letter could be given by a doctor seen every
6 months or so. Some medical conditions require doctors exams.
Maybe in this state, a law could be enacted that would prevent
anyone from getting a license until they graduate from HS.
But we probably have a great of number who never had testing
done in this country.
Why penalize law abiding citizens who don’t have accidents or
speeding or red light violations? Most elderly drive 35MPH.
I’ve been wearing glasses since 7 yrs old. States so on license.
Just because 3-4 people can’t read the chart, we shouldn’t have
to be checked every 1-2 yrs.
Go after DOMM: Drunks Against Mad Mothers!!!
“Beyond Driving with Dignity; The workbook for the families of older drivers”.
This user-friendly workbook was developed to offer concerned families a working roadmap (complete with actual exercises) on how to address the issue of driving safety with an older adult in your family.
The workbook has been designed to offer additional peace of mind to families, help older drivers maintain their independence and dignity, and at the same time help prevent unnecessary deaths and injuries on our nation’s roadways.
Please visit our website at http://www.keepingussafe.org to learn more about the Beyond Driving with Dignity workbook.
Matt Gurwell
Founder & CEO
Keeping Us Safe
877-907-8841
http://www.keepingussafe.org
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