- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Should old people have to take a different test to drive?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:06 pm
I'm seeing a lot of old people cause near death accidents.
Especially on I-10.
Especially on I-10.
29
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:07 pm to BRgetthenet
quote:
Should old people lose their driving privileges?
FIFY and yes.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:07 pm to BRgetthenet
yes.... 65+ once every 2 years
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:08 pm to BRgetthenet
if so, by time the test is ready for the elderly to take, it will be us taking it.
So No
So No
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:08 pm to BRgetthenet
I am all for it.
They need to learn to drive the posted speed limit.
Not to stop when they have the right of way to let other people in.
And how to park.
You would think at their age they would be in a hurry
They need to learn to drive the posted speed limit.
Not to stop when they have the right of way to let other people in.
And how to park.
You would think at their age they would be in a hurry
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:10 pm to BRgetthenet
I know a couple of old guys who have no business driving. They should be subjected to some physical capacity testing before they're issued a DL renewal. These old coots can barely walk but drive daily.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:12 pm to BRgetthenet
Honestly, I'm in complete support of requiring annual or biannual driving tests. The only test people take is when they first get their license and that's ridiculous. It's obvious people don't know or forgot the rules of the road. Especially when driving laws change so frequently.
I'd be willing to pay more for it also. More educated drivers on the road can only be a good thing.
I'd be willing to pay more for it also. More educated drivers on the road can only be a good thing.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:13 pm to BRgetthenet
No. And get off my fricking lawn.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:13 pm to JoePepitone
Eye sight is the biggest issue. And depth perception.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:15 pm to BRgetthenet
Yes, but should not be limited to just old people.
I think anyone with multiple violations (accidents, speeding tickets, reckless driving...) over a rolling calendar (3-5 years) should be required to retest their license. And not the BS test they give you to get your license, they need a more extensive test. All I had to do was make 2 U-turns on Chateau and park the car in an empty lot to get my license.
If this was the case when I was racking up tickets, I would have been a much safer driver at a younger age.
I think anyone with multiple violations (accidents, speeding tickets, reckless driving...) over a rolling calendar (3-5 years) should be required to retest their license. And not the BS test they give you to get your license, they need a more extensive test. All I had to do was make 2 U-turns on Chateau and park the car in an empty lot to get my license.
If this was the case when I was racking up tickets, I would have been a much safer driver at a younger age.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:16 pm to BRgetthenet
quote:
Eye sight is the biggest issue. And depth perception.
pretty important when driving
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:17 pm to Weekend Warrior79
quote:
Yes, but should not be limited to just old people.
I think anyone with multiple violations (accidents, speeding tickets, reckless driving...) over a rolling calendar (3-5 years) should be required to retest their license. And not the BS test they give you to get your license, they need a more extensive test. All I had to do was make 2 U-turns on Chateau and park the car in an empty lot to get my license.
I absolutely agree
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:17 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:17 pm to BRgetthenet
I worry about those old guys ability to take quick defensive maneuvers. Their hand/eye/foot coordination is shot. No way could they brake or steer quickly out of a bad situation.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:18 pm to BRgetthenet
get off my ... wait.. what are we talking about?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:20 pm to MorbidTheClown
Yes, and I'm just hoping that driver-less cars are available when I am too old to drive.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:20 pm to wizziko
quote:
Honestly, I'm in complete support of requiring annual or biannual driving tests. The only test people take is when they first get their license and that's ridiculous. It's obvious people don't know or forgot the rules of the road. Especially when driving laws change so frequently.
I'd be willing to pay more for it also. More educated drivers on the road can only be a good thing.
Honestly, while I see what your intentions are with this, frick no. Imagine having to go to the DMV once a year to have to wait in line for a driving test. Think about how ridiculously long and terrible the experience is now where people merely need to renew a license every 4 years. Now add to that that everyone has to go for a driving test every year or two. Absolutely not. F that to death.
And the people that suck as drivers will pass the stupid test. They passed it when they were 16. They didn't magically get dumber and less competent, that's just how easy it is to pass the test and then have an IGAF attitude about driving on a daily basis. Those people aren't going to change because they have to pass another test. They'll simply pass it again.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:25 pm to BRgetthenet
When my grandmother was around 80 she had her purse stolen. She was at the point where we were considering taking her car keys away. She was tighter than a tick with her money but her only concern with the stolen purse was the loss of the DL. You guessed it - the state issued her a new one w/o an exam.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:26 pm to Topwater Trout
quote:
I am all for it.
They need to learn to drive the posted speed limit.
Not to stop when they have the right of way to let other people in.
I agree with both points.
the tests should be better tailored to the realities of reduced capacities, but such tests do not exist. the whole thing would have to be engineered.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:26 pm to ChewyDante
quote:
Imagine having to go to the DMV once a year to have to wait in line for a driving test. Think about how ridiculously long and terrible the experience is now where people merely need to renew a license every 4 years. Now add to that that everyone has to go for a driving test every year or two.
the increased cost of test/renewal would pay for more staffing. It could even be computer based with how far technology has improved.
quote:
And the people that suck as drivers will pass the stupid test. They passed it when they were 16. They didn't magically get dumber and less competent, that's just how easy it is to pass the test and then have an IGAF attitude about driving on a daily basis. Those people aren't going to change because they have to pass another test. They'll simply pass it again.
make the test harder. If you fail a certain number of times, your license isn't renewed and/or you have to wait a number of months to try again
Page 1 of 4
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News