Possible driving test for over 65's

[bikertomm]

https://money.aol.co.uk/2012/03/12/boom-in-older-drivers-raises-risk/?ncid=webmail4


I'm fully supportive of a driving test of some sort coming into play for older drivers. The amount that clearly don't have a fucking clue what they are doing on the roads pisses me right off daily.

Some of the comments at the bottom of the article.
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[c-m]

I'd support a capped price for refresher courses every 5 years for all drivers, but then also think that we should have more fine for minor offence. e.g £5-£10 for entering a junction box if your exit isn't clear, or for holding up traffic, or many other annoying things that drivers do, e.g turn without indicating etc..
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[recman]

Just take away their bastard flat caps and they'll be fine.

[lorus]

Bikertomm,perhaps this test you propose should include younger drivers to assess whether they can use their mobiles and text safely whilst driving,they probably can't learn the highway code because half of them can't bloody read,so they are really in the shit when it comes to reading a traffic sign, come on, there are compitent and bad drivers in all age groups,the standard of driving has been deteriorating over the last 10 to 15 years so lets not give the powers that be ammo by poining the finger

[bikertomm]

[.Chris.]

[lorus]

Bikertomm,on balance i've seen more inconsiderate and bad driving from young people,ok,I respect your view that it's the elderly that should be targeted, but even so from my own experience i've had more issues with younger drivers,ok,older drivers will make mistakes (don't we all) drive at 30mph on the motorway etc the answer could be that there has to be some form of assessment for ALL drivers to improve driving standards.One area that possibly should be looked at regarding elderly drivers is their health and fitness to drive,failing eyesight,response times,hearing etc,but this could be done by a GP not some government body.Every credit for not using your mobile when driving, you are in a minority I nearly got wiped out on a zebra crossing by a young lass with a child in the back texting away oblivious ,I could go on,no doubt you've had some issues with oldie drivers so think we'll agree to disagree :up:Some good points made by Chris,by using the word "targeted" does conjour up thoughts of discrimination.

[daemonoid]

No need to target the elderly - enforce testing for everyone every 3-5 years. A simple repeat of the driving test with a grace period where people can continue to drive even if they fail as long as they're training and have booked another test.

Those who are incapable would soon be off the road, it'd also create a load of jobs.
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[iooi]

[.Chris.]

[Rogerborg]

It doesn't need to be a full test, just a quick round the block to identify the 5% or so who need full testing. Heck, just making it to a test centre is probably good enough to weed out most of the spackers.
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[Darth]

I was sat at a set of lights the other day waiting to make a right turn with a van and car in front, all of us indicating right. There are two lanes-both can be used to go staight ahead but the RH lane obviously backs up with traffic waiting to turn right.

This old codger who i had clocked approaching in my rear view mirror some ways back (he had been indicating right from near enough from the previous junction) pulls up behind me. All good i thinks so looks ahead again - next thing i know he has started going up my left hand side- pushing into traffic which is going straight ahead in the LH lane, passes me, gets level with the van in front and tries pulling right more or less right into the front of my bike. I was just completely dumbfounded. I have no idea what medication he was on but he gestured through the window at me as if i was in the wrong!

I am sure there are plenty of capable older folk on the roads but we definately need a better system to ensure we keep the roads safe from old folks like the one I just mentioned. Its like i also think you should have your license taken away as soon as you buy anything with a VXR badge
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[bikertomm]

Some interesting replies, opened my eyes a bit further - I hadn't even considered them.

RXS100_Chris - Your familly are a perfect example in that case then, but obviously with everything you get some with a lack of common sense! Some elderly people probably even know they shouldn't be driving; but still do - which ruins it for everybody.
Also good point about the 'targeting', though I'm sure some would argue motorcyclists are targeted anyway (Restrictions ect) so everyone else should be too!

Lorus - Pretty much agree with everything you say except the GP bit. Whilst it is a good idea and actually I think this should happen, getting checked for eyesight, hearing ect. They could have the best eyes in the world and not check their mirrors when they are supposed to! So I think an additional little test on the road would be good.

iooi - Just read back to myself what I wrote and I sure can see your opinion. Completely agree with the theory test malarky too. Oh and the hard wired GPS, can't say I'm a fan of that (Hypocrit maybe!) But would speeding count as an 'offence'

Rogerborg - Agreed - definately should'nt have to be the whole hog, just an examiner that knows what to look for.
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