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SnowyOwl_2

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So tell us something we don't know already

aheaton46

Awebvodp wrote: »

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Now that would distract you while driving, irrespective of age.

pingua

Re-sit their driving test?? My Dad never did one !!!!!!!!! Yes,hes very old but nothing wrong with his driving.

shaun_from_Africa

I've been driving for 32 years, no accidents, no convictions, no points on my licence, but I'm pretty sure that I would fail a driving test if I took it today.

Why?
Habits picked up over the years, such as crossing arms when turning the steering wheel, or other habits picked up when driving in many countries in Africa. ("defensive driving" is a must there, and whilst it can improve your chances of not being involved in an accident, it certainly isn't what the examiners in the UK would want to see).

In all honesty, I would be amazed if 25% of people who took their tests 20 years ago would pass first time if they redid it today.

Instead of retesting people after a certain period, I would like to see yearly "response, reflex and vision" tests.
These functions can decrease for a number of reasons (not only age related), and if they happen gradually, the person affected may not have any idea that their ability to drive is getting impaired.
These tests wouldn't need to be carried out at a driving test centre, so wouldn't increase the waiting times there, but could be done by GP's or other trained medical practictioners.

It is well known in the Aviation industry that many factors can unknowingly affect the ability of aircrew, and this is why they must undergo a full medical each year, even though there are normally 2 people in the cockpit of a modern airliner (yet in a car with only 1 person, the licence issuing and testing is a one off event).

no-oneknowsme

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Bunter_2

I think deteriorating eyesight is the prime cause of lack of confidence and hesitation in older people. A very high percentage of people over 70 develop some form of cataracts which impair vision.

Cataracts can, of course, be removed, and vision improved dramatically. So, it is not just a question of age, it is also a matter of taking responsibility. If you cant see as well as you used to; stop driving; get your eyes tested and get treatment for those cataracts.

If your vision improves considerably, so will your confidence and ability to drive.

haras_nosirrah

True story

I took my nan to have her eyes tested at the hospital for the purpose of renewing her licence when she was about 83 years old. Amazingly she passed the test.

We were being picked up afterwards by my sister in her silver corsa.

While standing outside my nan pointed at a green estate car a few meters away containing an Indian man, his wife and three children and said 'is that Lisa?'

My dad refused to let her drive again.

Lost my nan a couple of years ago and this still makes me laugh. Bless her.

Errata

Bunter wrote: »

I think deteriorating eyesight is the prime cause of lack of confidence and hesitation in older people. A very high percentage of people over 70 develop some form of cataracts which impair vision.

Cataracts can, of course, be removed, and vision improved dramatically. So, it is not just a question of age, it is also a matter of taking responsibility. If you cant see as well as you used to; stop driving; get your eyes tested and get treatment for those cataracts.

If your vision improves considerably, so will your confidence and ability to drive.

Age related cataracts are found in those in their 50's onwards and become more common with age.

Mrs_Arcanum

My Brother who was always considered a very good driver will not drive any more (only 63). He was out of the UK for 10 years so not so surprising. However there does seem to be an inability amongst older drivers to realise they are constituting a danger by their overly slow speeds (20mph in a 50 limit with fabulous visibility & slowing down for every oncoming vehicle). If they find driving at a normal speed too frightening they should stop driving.

Agree regarding eye tests as people frequently have no idea their sight has significantly deteriorated as they are so used to it.

anotherbaldrick

I am 75 and the VW golf goes like nitrogenous deposit off a steel shod digging implement. I find nothing gives more pleasure than to leave the local oinks in my dust when the lights change.