Why has'nt the US government done something about the elderly drivers, I think they should have to retest...
490854
The 65+ age group has the highest percentage of voter participation of any age demographic; therefore politicians will do ANYTHING to avoid angering this group. Any politician suggesting changes that would put senior drivers at risk of losing their driving privileges (even for good reason) is in danger of being voted out of office.\n\nThis is a state issue, not a federal one. Although some states have periodic testing it is very difficult to get into law. The only way that this would ever even go to a vote is by referendum, but as I already said, this same age group would be voting against the measure and it would be very hard pass.
847893
This is one of the most difficult things you will ever do. My Father's generation lived for the freedom of their cars, a love affair with a machine. When the time came for me to take his keys, because of his failing health, the look in his eyes shattered my heart, in that moment he saw his mortality closing in and things were never the same between us.     The important thing is, that he lived well for several more years, and I had done the right thing. Everyone is different, I know 90 year olds that drive impeccably and 30 year olds who will never drive safely. The point system is your best judge of competence, at a certain point level, you must retake your test, regardless of age. The other problem is; the drivers test is a joke, they should give a test which presents driving hazards and judge reactions.
631361
You are a darling.  I think that the government is trying to cut down on the population.  Bush and his cohorts only care about their own agenda, and watch out for the next war in Iran.  The senior's are not only losing their healthcare coverage, but they are being taxed twice on their incomes.  Once when they earn it, and again when they take it out of any of their personal retirement plans.  That's why a lot of seniors retire to the Bahamas.  So that the government can't get their hard earned money twice.
378421
I wish that they had to wait until they were eighteen in America. Some people much older then that should not have a drivers license.\n\nBest Wishes\nNamastae!
1064089
I don't think we try to.  But I believe that many of them have neglected themselves in some ways.  Namely, preparing financially for their golden years.  It is sad that their generation taught them that they would have social security and that would provide.  I love our senior citizens.  They are the last of polite and patient people on earth.  There will be a deep loss in our society as the last one dies.
963353
And THAT would be why all people over the age of 50 should be required to take a driving test, written exam, and eye exam every 2 years.
683296
This absolutely true, and they should have to be checked to see if they are competent also. I think George bush is insane myself.
331790
Elderly men and women who should have had their licenses taken away...the speed limit sign says 55, not 5!  Some of us have to get to work on time, you know!
37341
I don't believe the legal driving age should be raised. I don't believe it will solve anything. I believe we need better Driver's Education in high schools, more parental involvement (or at least more parental common sense), and more Practical Road Testing. Kids here are tested on city streets, and then go out and die on the highway. Go figure!\nAnother problem we're having, in my opinion, are video games. I know, now the PS2 crowd is getting mad, and don't get me wrong; I like 'em too. But they don't follow real life rules of mass and inertia. Let's face it; a kid zipping around a race track on an XBOX since he was 13 obviously knows the difference between the game and real life. But his BRAIN still treats the game as "experience", and he's liable to react to an emergency automatically as if he were playing the game. Which frequently is the wrong way to react.\nPerhaps a better solution would be to governer a teenager's car. The governer could be set to prevent the vehicle from accelerating beyond 55 MPH, at least solving the problem of speeding. With today's computerized vehicles, a parent could simply take the vehicle to a service station and request the vehicle be governered, and a coded sequence would be inserted into the computer that would limit the vehicle to 55MPH. I think that would help, especially among male drivers.
332607
Because if anyone was allowed to drive a car, there would be many injuries. We need a way of regulating who can use a car for the interest of public safety.
1093632
Because Americans have been complacent, and too trusting of elected officials for so long that they have concstructed the laws is such a way that it benefits them more than us (the non-elected citizens).\nIt is too late to do anything about certain laws they have already passed, but we need to become more watchful of our elected officials.
155894
I think it should be.  That way we know inexperienced drivers are getting the proper training to become good drivers.\n\nHope that sounds right!!
1181825
Goverments should do it. They are set by the people to take care of the people? Unless of course you live in America.
265489
Actually, this has been something they've been testing for years.  It makes sense to me.  I think they need more research on it though.
884947
If they raised the legal driving age to 30, then 30 year olds would be causing fatal crashes daily.  They're new to driving and still getting the hang of it.  Yes, some of it has to do with irresponsibility, but for the most part they aren't skilled enough to know how to manoever their way around sticky situations.  It takes time and practice to be really good at something, no matter what age a person is.
221968
You need to know how they were driven.  City or Hwy miles.  Hwy miles are easier.  Also whether it was a little old lady or a first driver.  Ask if the owner has maintenance records.  That will show if they take good care of their vehicles.  Low miles doesn't necessarily mean that is hasn't been dogged the crap out of.
1016333
That is just a motto to get departments more money.  If they really did protect and serve, they wouldn't give so many tickets for very minor offences, making angry drivers a real danger to traffic.