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Post by Enchant on Jan 16, 2007 19:41:55 GMT -5
I know that it is a discrimative question, but how many of you have sat in the car, talking to your self, telling the old man to move it along? I quickly saw an article today, but for the life of me can't seem to find it... Anyways it got me to thinking. Do you think thier should be an age cap or some kind of condition for elder people to drive?
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Post by levoni on Jan 17, 2007 5:45:30 GMT -5
I don't think that it should be illegal to be driving 'too slowly'. If the person can see, is not a danger to themselves or other vehicles, they should be allowed to transport themselves places in a car. It should definitely be done on a case by case basis, rather than a 'cut off' age. My grandfather is 82 years old, has very good eyesight, is very fit for his age (goes to the gym every second day) and has recently driven across the country by himself, with no problems. I have heard some people on forums say that everyone over 65 shouldn't be allowed to drive, and I consider that incredibly unfair because that's the official retirement age- so what, people can't enjoy their retirement now just because they've hit a certain age and could still be perfectly capable?
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Post by Enchant on Jan 17, 2007 5:54:57 GMT -5
I don't think that it should be illegal to be driving 'too slowly'. If the person can see, is not a danger to themselves or other vehicles, they should be allowed to transport themselves places in a car. It should definitely be done on a case by case basis, rather than a 'cut off' age. My grandfather is 82 years old, has very good eyesight, is very fit for his age (goes to the gym every second day) and has recently driven across the country by himself, with no problems. I have heard some people on forums say that everyone over 65 shouldn't be allowed to drive, and I consider that incredibly unfair because that's the official retirement age- so what, people can't enjoy their retirement now just because they've hit a certain age and could still be perfectly capable? 82 wow...that is fantastic...I know what you mean...My grandfather used to drive alot as well....I wasn't saying they shouldn't drive, and it definately should be done on a case by case bases. That being said, driving to slow can also be a problem as well and can cause just as many accideints as drviving to fast. As I mentioned I saw an article and it did get me to thinking...While your grandad is in fit shape, that isnot the case for most that age.
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Post by levoni on Jan 17, 2007 5:58:58 GMT -5
No, he's one of the lucky ones. My other grandfather, who is like, 87, actually still drove up to about two years ago. I don't think he should have been driving at all at that stage. Not because of his age but because he was completely incompetant. In his younger days he only had to drive on farms, and now he's totally doddery, and was two years ago too. His eyesight and hearing were going, and his reflexes were shot. I don't know where you're from, but around here, there's not all that many cars on the road, so driving too slowly doesn't really cause too many accidents. Well if he were driving at 2 kms an hour then yeah, but driving at 45 kms an hour instead of 60 won't be a problem. My 'younger' grandfather drives at a normal pace though. I don't think you can really say 'when are you too old' to drive, because, it's more on your own body rather than your age. So... when your eyesight, hearing and reflexes are not good enough to be a competant driver?
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Post by Enchant on Jan 17, 2007 6:16:27 GMT -5
No, he's one of the lucky ones. My other grandfather, who is like, 87, actually still drove up to about two years ago. I don't think he should have been driving at all at that stage. Not because of his age but because he was completely incompetant. In his younger days he only had to drive on farms, and now he's totally doddery, and was two years ago too. His eyesight and hearing were going, and his reflexes were shot. I don't know where you're from, but around here, there's not all that many cars on the road, so driving too slowly doesn't really cause too many accidents. Well if he were driving at 2 kms an hour then yeah, but driving at 45 kms an hour instead of 60 won't be a problem. My 'younger' grandfather drives at a normal pace though. I don't think you can really say 'when are you too old' to drive, because, it's more on your own body rather than your age. So... when your eyesight, hearing and reflexes are not good enough to be a competant driver? Fair enough question....I dont see anything wrong with driving with a disability not even at an old age, however, I do think that the elderly should be tested frequently for driving road status. Nothing wrong with being old....heck I am close to that myself.. but unlike your gradfather, many 82 year olds are not as well fit and alert and some need help to function everyday. I do think with a frequent testing, this will make the roads a bit safer.
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Post by levoni on Jan 17, 2007 6:17:59 GMT -5
I agree with that. He gets tested, and passes.
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Post by Enchant on Jan 17, 2007 6:25:52 GMT -5
I agree with that. He gets tested, and passes. He sounds like a remarkable man...you got to love the grandads....
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