How Old Is Too Old To Drive?

I don't think there should be a set age that people are not allowed to drive. I can see the Motor Vehicle Administration reviewing the persons driving record after a certain age(maybe around 70) if that person is pulled over for a traffic voilation or has an accident. Not all people age at the same rate. There are 2o-30 year olds out there that should not be driving just as well as 90 year olds.

I don't believe there should be a set age, but I do believe if you lack the ability to pass good judgment you should not drive. It bothers me when young or older people drive side by side on a two lane highway, or if they go too slow in the fast lane. These things are considered bad judgment. Also if you can't see without glasses, you sit too close to the steering wheel, you drive with two feet at all times, or you always have to have the high beams on, then you should consider letting someone else drive.

I don't think it should be based on a persons age b/c drivers of all ages can drive bad. I do agree with more frequent testing for drivers over 65 though. My stepdad is 83 & really healthy for his age and his driving scares the beejesus out of me! It terrifies me to think that he could hurt others or himself while driving.

My grandfather turned 93 yesterday and although he is amazingly healthy (healthier than my 60-year-old dad even!) it scares me that he still drives. I don't completely agree in unrealistic age limits on drivers, but I definitely think they need to have stringent driving tests after the person passes a certain age. Although I hate to say it, sometimes it is not so much that the elderly person that is an unsafe driver, but other drivers reactions that puts everyone at risk. For example, an elderly person driving very slow will frustrate someone to the point that they unsafely pass, tailgate, etc. There is just too much road rage out there... or at least in my city! ;)

I think it depends on the person and the state they live in. If it's big city or busy roads I think the age should 70 rural areas 75.

States definitely need to test every couple of years after age 60. Vision and reaction time become factors for driving safety as people age. I see many elderly people who can't even see over the steering wheel. Every time I have a near miss on the road, the driver who almost hits me or pulls out in front of me is obviously elderly. We all need to stay safe on the road. It is better for older drivers to get a ride from someone than to kill someone on the way to the store.

Thank you Florida for paving the way. Went I went for my first drivers license (20 years ago) an older couple were in line next to me. When they were called - both husband and wife went up. The wife, who was getting her license renewed, was asked to perform a vision test. Both myself and the staff assisting me watched as the husband coached her thru the vision test. Without him she would have failed. She could not even understand what was being asked. To think that she is out ( or was) out on the road driving is rather scary. I do not believe in age discrimination - but after a certain age, certain rules should be enforced for the safety of the driver and others.

I don't think it should be an age it should be determined by each individuals ability. Testing more frequently as you get older mybe the ideal way to get this under control.

We really need drivers tests every 10 years, maybe every 2 years after age 60.

i think there needs to be a BEHIND THE WHEEL for senior citizens..its wrong to think that way but i have known so many older ppl that have had accidents and caused accidents and i just didnt see how they managed to do that. SOME ppl have slow reflexes and cant see as well as they did when they were younger...its pretty mean to say because if i was 65 or older AND they were thinking about passing a law such as this one...i would feel very sad

well I have had some bad run in with a few ederly people where they almost hit me and if they had we would of been killed,I have also seen elderly got through drive thru windows at wendys go in the wrong way and all kinds of stuff so I dont think you should drive once you get 70 I had an uncle who was getting to where he couldnt remember where he was and stopped right on the interstate and that was bad he could of been killed but luckly a cop lead him home.I fear for their lives and also I dont think you should be able to get a permit until they are19 and licsense at 21 there are to many accidents from teen drivers today who only want to play around kids do not respect the road or take it serious.

Honestly I agree with taylormom07. It would kind of be wrong to say that Senior Citizens shouldnt be able to drive but in a way it really makes sense. I just dont think its safe after a certain age unless you have a Health Record out of this world at age 65!

I think this is a very sensitive issue that does not have a clear-cut answer. I believe all drivers should be given a series of vision, hearing and other health tests to determine if they can safely operate a vehicle. This would reduce the number of injuries and deaths caused to pedestrians and other innocent drivers.

I think there should be a requirement to get re-tested yearly once you hit retirement age, whatever that should happen to be where you are. If you cannot safely maintain the flow of traffic, or do not see people or traffic signs, or cannot hear the sound of a horn, you should not drive. If you can't move quickly enough to respond fast in an emergency, you are a problem. This would not just be picking on a person because they are 70 or 80. Would also hopefully catch people whose reflexes are declining and they don't realize it. Of course, I also think that you should have to retake the drivers written exam regularly just to see if you are aware of new legislation (and old rules) - no matter how old you are.

Last week, an 82 yr old friend of mine who has lived in this SMALL town for over 40 yrs was going to meet me and another lady at McDonald's after an event we attended. I found it odd that she asked to follow me, since we have all been there many times. We only had to drive about 2 miles, but I let her follow. I wondered if she really couldn't remember how to get there. I drove slowly and she still was not keeping up with me. Then, a cop whipped across the street and pulled in between my car and my friend's. He followed me all the way to McD's. Of course, I resumed normal driving speed. The cop didn't stop me, but I'm sure he called in my plates, etc. After parking, my friend was nowhere to be seen. The other lady meeting us and I waited out in the street for a long time before my friend finally came around the corner of a street in a completely different direction. Long story short, as fond as I am of my friend, she probably should no longer be driving.