Um how does one say this.... YES.! I worry for my parents as they get older. It's. Not just for their safty but for everybody. There are a lot of idiots out on the road driving now days and everyone needs to rush to get somewhere. I will gladly assist my parents, when they can no longer drive. It's a respect of your family elders thing, so many people have lost from doing.

Age is not an indicator. My mother in law is 94 and drives herself to the store and other places nearby and does fine. I know others in their 50's who shouldn't be allowed on the road. To arbitrarily restrict the rights of some because of the abilities of others seems unconstitutional.

Yes, 80 and over. We could give them an option to take a driving test that test for turning there head far left to see their blind spot, fast reactions to situations, make sure they can see over the steering wheel and can park the car. There license should only be valid during the for the hours
of 10 - 3, when most are at school and work so it is less traffic. I know because my grandma was in her 80's and we were scared as kids to ride with her. Just a thought.

We all age differently; age should not be the only deciding factor. People age 80+ should be required to take a driver's exam, behind the wheel, on a routine basis, just as they do in Illinois. That would take the decision off of family members & physicians, and would be objective and equitable. At Pathways for Aging, we assist family members in finding resources for these type of problems; there are some driving assessment programs in St. Louis, but there is usually a charge & someone needs to identify there is a problem.

Being an insurance agent, I see all ages drive to our agency and walk through our door. I cringe at some of our older customers when they drive up. They can barely get out of their car and walk in the office. They shouldn't be able to drive. We do have some in their 80's and 90's that are just fine and don't even look their age. I would not like to see the priviledge taken from them. I think it would be good that a notice be signed off by their doctor stating they are physically and mentally able to drive. Just a thought!

Age isn't the deciding factor. I know a couple of guys in their 70's who still drive race cars but my wife has a friend in her 30's who I won't ride with. I think the folks who are texting and driving should have their license taken away. If you follow one for a while it's hard to tell if they are texting or impaired.

As noted, people age at different rates, so I think some type of vision & practical testing should be done starting at 70. I was behind a man at the Commerce ATM at Olive & 270 who's right hand shook so badly that he was holding it with his left to try & make his transaction-which he never could-and finally left after a line of 6 cars had formed. How in the world could he be allowed to drive if he couldn't swipe his card in an ATM?

Certainly age is not the only factor but it certainly is a factor that must be considered. Experience counteracts reductions in reaction time, ability to see at night, and other physical realities only to a point. Are their 90 year olds that are great drivers? Absolutely. Are their 30 year olds that shouldn't be driving. You bet. But in general, recognition to decreasing physical capabilites must be given and drivers over a certain age (say 65) should be retested more often both with written and driving tests. Age discrimination? Not really but if that becomes an issues, I have no problem recommending everyone do a road and written exam at every renewal (which should NOT be over every 5 years).

I have mixed emotions about this one due to the fact that everyone is different. I believe in driving tests. I think that teens should have to take driving test too, well for that matter everyone should. With the cell phone usage and other distractions while driving, everyone should have to drive an obstacle course with exercises of reaction time. I think this would help. I am however extremely sensative to the older generation as we have experienced my elderly mother and her driving. Subsequently we have sold her car after 2 accidents in 3 months. This was a crushing blow for her.

I believe retesting (vision, rules, & driving) should be required for EVERYONE. Every 7 to 10 years, and possibly after certain medical occurrences (stroke, heart attack, knee replacement).
I'm 33 and know some of my friends who at least need a refresher on the rules of the road.

My feeling on this issue is that once a driver turns 65 they should be required to take the written test and driving test every two years. In the case of an elderly car accident they should lose their privilage until they have passed both written and driving test. There should be restrictions on elder drivers as well such as; Day time driving only. The population in general is getting older and this will be a bigger issue if not later then sooner. Driving a car/truck is a privilage and one must be able to meet the criteria to have that privilage.

Organizations such as AARP offer classes for senior drivers that is geard specifically to their style of driving, I believe AAA has a course as well. So that was my two cents and I apologize to the several people I am sure I have upset.

I see that no one who responded did so from the vantage point of being "old" - whatever that spacificly means to each of us. When I was 22 I believed 45 was old and 60 was really old. Of course when I was 10 I was certain 16 was old. So old may merely be in the eye of the beholder . . . . . a matter of perception. Kidding aside, some fair procedure is needed to allow the capable driver of any age to continue to enjoy that truly American freedom of personal mobility.

And alcohol-impaired people get behind the wheel of a car, no matter what age! I wonder what group has worse crash statistics: drunks, elderly, or teens?

Perhaps after a certain age the test should include more than what you can see. How about a "response" or "reflex" component? I suggest beginning these types of test at 50 years old for everyone to establish baseline data - as long are you are within a certain percentage of your 50 year old baseline you may renew your license - if it declines than you may no longer renew - just a thought.

You hit a nerve! I agree that situations are different, and everyone should have to be able to pass a driving test periodically. My concern is with the test and examiners. A friendly worker at the license bureau coached him through the vision and signs test. After being told by a deputy, several doctors, and family that he shouldn't drive and having numerous accidents, we convinced my 91-year-old stepfather to take a driving test. He failed it twice, but was given a 3rd chance. I refuse to ride with him, and I'm constantly fearful that he will hurt someone else. He is feeble, forgetful, and stone deaf, but the State of Missouri has issued him a valid driver's license!