Shoud there be restrictions on driving age? What is to young? What is to old? and what is your reason?

Question

Shoud there be restrictions on driving age? What is to young? What is to old? and what is your reason?

Answer 1

over 75 should be tested to acertain cognitive efficiency.i was a nurse,worked with altzheimers patients and unbfortunately quite a lot of them were first diagnosed after traffic mishaps ,such as the lady who was blithely tooling wrong way on a one way street!we had several potentially dangerous incedents such as this,also people who drove all over in circles,as they couldnt remember where they live.i would gladly take such a test myself when the time comes.i dont want to discriminate or take away anyones liscence unduly,but there are A LOT of early-stage altzheimers patients out there-a number that will only grow as the "baby boomers" age.we must respect an individuals right to be mobile,while at the same tme protecting our children/loved ones,from being run over by a confused driver with poor reflexes!

Answer 2

No restrictions but having to retake your driving test every two years would be a better idea because...............

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year olds.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 3,490 drivers in this age group died in motor vehicle crashes in 2006 and an additional 272,000 were injured.

Drivers age 15- to 20-years old accounted for 12.9 percent of all the drivers involved in fatal crashes and 16 percent of all the drivers involved in police-reported crashes.

Twenty-five percent of teen drivers killed were intoxicated. In 2002 (latest data available) the estimated economic cost of police-reported crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 was $40.8 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA,

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov ).

Among licensed drivers, young people between the ages of 15 and 20 have the highest rate of fatal crashes relative to other age groups, including the elderly. In fact, the risk of being involved in a fatal crash for teens is three times greater than for drivers age 65 to 69.

Immaturity and lack of driving experience are the two main factors leading to the high crash rate among teens.

Answer 3

Psychologists report that the frontal lobe of the brain which governs decision-making and judgement doesn't fully develop until approximately 18-19 years of age. It would therefore make sense to make this the legal driving age, don't you think?

When a person reaches a certain age, perhaps 65, there should be a visual acuity, on-screen computerized judgement skills test and in-car driving evaluation done at that time. Doctors are already responsible to check off a "driving test recommended" box when a Driver's medical or any other medical examination is performed.

If that elderly person proves that he/she is fit to drive, then this evaluation process should take place every one or two years to ensure that public safety is considered for other drivers..

I know I won't accept this loss of independence very easily, and understand why seniors (or anyone who loses their privilege to drive) feel some anxiety.

Answer 4

Yup, there should be restrictions on driving age.  No one under 16 should be driving, since they aren't mature yet.  Between 16-18yrs should be up to parents & their maturity & responsibility levels.  From 18-65, I would be in favor of testing for reflexes, cognitive, traffic laws, etc everytime our license comes up for renewal.  From 65 on, testing every yr or 2 or sooner if warrented.  In addition, the state needs to make it easier to suspend or restrict a license if a person isn't up to par.  

Also, the state should require all drivers to have a medical card from a licensed physician stating we are safe to drive aka bp under control or monitored, no alcohol/drugs, etc.  For people with certain medical conditions (like epilepsy) & CDL holders (aka truck drivers, like myself), they are required to have a physical done by a licensed physician who signs off on it.  DOT physicals are only good for no more than 2yrs, less if blood pressure or other medical conditions warrent it, as outlined in the FMCSA Rules & Regulations.  Law enforcement will ask for the medical card if I am stopped to make sure I am in compliance.  Hope I helped!