Old people driving.......

As much as we want to be politically correct, old people can't drive. The once that can are an exception to the norm.

Their drive too slow, drive on the line, switch lanes because they don't know where they are, get halfway into a lane but jump back into their original one because they just noticed thats the wrong one, etc.

I'm not necessarily saying to ban old people from driving, but I say anyone over 60 should have to take a driving test every two years to prove that their are competent enough to drive without causing a 10 car pile up and sparking roadrage

60 is old, not 50

60 is old, not 50

NapsterX

more like 65 - 70 if you ask me.

my nan is 73 and is er... a great driver?

lol, shes ok but sometimes its like shes drunk 

There are drivers of ALL ages who do pretty much all the things you described. There are also drivers of all ages who drive, on the whole, pretty well. I mean, my dad's 55 and he basically taught me how to drive. I did have formal lessons with an instructor, but I found I learnt better from my dad. And I passed first time after learning for less than 5 months, so.... yeah.

To be honest, I think everyone should have to re-sit their test from time to time. Not frequently, say every 10 years or so. But just to make sure they haven't slipped into bad habits/forgotten everything they were taught when learning.

There are drivers of ALL ages who do pretty much all the things you described. There are also drivers of all ages who drive, on the whole, pretty well. I mean, my dad's 55 and he basically taught me how to drive. I did have formal lessons with an instructor, but I found I learnt better from my dad. And I passed first time after learning for less than 5 months, so.... yeah.

To be honest, I think everyone should have to re-sit their test from time to time. Not frequently, say every 10 years or so. But just to make sure they haven't slipped into bad habits/forgotten everything they were taught when learning.

Snomel

Where do you live?
Here most people drive competently other than old people.

But ya, I would change it to 60 but GS won't let me edit the poll 

[QUOTE="Snomel"]

There are drivers of ALL ages who do pretty much all the things you described. There are also drivers of all ages who drive, on the whole, pretty well. I mean, my dad's 55 and he basically taught me how to drive. I did have formal lessons with an instructor, but I found I learnt better from my dad. And I passed first time after learning for less than 5 months, so.... yeah.

To be honest, I think everyone should have to re-sit their test from time to time. Not frequently, say every 10 years or so. But just to make sure they haven't slipped into bad habits/forgotten everything they were taught when learning.

Infinite-Zr0

Where do you live?
Here most people drive competently other than old people.

But ya, I would change it to 60 but GS won't let me edit the poll 

.....I can't help but feel you've completely missed my point. Oh well.

I live in the UK.

Over 65 and I'd agree with you.

[QUOTE="NapsterX"]

60 is old, not 50

skinnypete91

more like 65 - 70 if you ask me.

my nan is 73 and is er... a great driver?

lol, shes ok but sometimes its like shes drunk 

Agree 50 is not that old, my father is a little over that and he drives just fine :).  However my aunt who is 75yrs old drives like a person falling asleep at the wheel. AHHHH! AUNTIE WAKE UP!

60 is old, not 50

NapsterX

yea i'd say thats fair because i've been in a car with my grandparents and they think going 60 is fast....THEY GO TO SLOW!!!