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No, they shouldn't

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Yes, they should

@Mar '13 c 157 comments V 322 votes

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PJS1973 endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
Thu

TheLoneRanger

v No, they shouldn't

No, with a qualifier. Seniors should be given a special use test at a certain age. Upon passing the test, they should only be able to drive at certain times. Never during rush hour or at lunch time because traffic is busiest at these times.

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May 15
o_oo_e endorsed DrFunkenstein

v I can see both sides here
May 15
DanielZ voted

v No, they shouldn't
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May 14
RandPaul4Pres endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
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May 14
IMAQT voted

v No, they shouldn't
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May 13
LilliB voted

v No, they shouldn't
May 13

Yobyag

v No, they shouldn't

I'd be in favor of mandatory driving tests for folks over a certain age. We all age differently. Some people can drive safely well into their 70's and beyond while some need to have the keys taken away before that.

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May 13
Fyi1957 endorsed PNWest

v No, they shouldn't
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May 12
bendrewhunt endorsed Jmotofreak72

v I can see both sides here
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May 12
URBS endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
May 11

Aftermath

v No, they shouldn't

Wanting to discriminate against old people is wrong. Even for you democrats.

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May 11
Scottyrokk voted

v Yes, they should
May 10

Big_bo

v Yes, they should

Yes. We don't need anymore bizarre and tragic accidents by senior citizens. We could use less traffic on the roads to which also get rid of some slower drivers. However the states should offer services to help transport the elderly or services for them to get things need like groceries.

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May 9
SamSpade endorsed Matt89

v Yes, they should
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May 9
Bill voted

v No, they shouldn't
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May 8
Myright_321 voted

v Yes, they should
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May 8
pmonteen voted

v No, they shouldn't
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May 8
iraya voted

v Yes, they should
May 7
PaulUK2901 voted

v I can see both sides here
May 7
esl99 voted

v No, they shouldn't
May 6
jeffreyknee voted

v I can see both sides here
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May 6
kimmie99 voted

v No, they shouldn't
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May 5
debido endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
May 5
Ktulue voted

v I can see both sides here
May 4
ConserveUSA endorsed bsking

v No, they shouldn't
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May 4
tomincali endorsed bsking

v No, they shouldn't
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May 3

seedtick

v No, they shouldn't

Seniors should be subject to the same tests as everyone else. I would agree to have them test more often after the age of 80. Their physical health is certainly more subject to unexpected change after that age than younger drivers.

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May 2

politicteen

v I can see both sides here

At a certain age they should take a drivers test. The test should tell if they just need to take a class again then another test, keep their license and know what to do on the road, or just don't need it at all.

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May 2
Mr_me endorsed gammler

v No, they shouldn't
May 1
getchapull77 endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
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May 1

metre

v No, they shouldn't

Every individual that operates a vehicle should be retested on a regular basis. Every five years would be a good idea. That way anyone, regardless of age, that should not be operating a vehicle would be reassessed and their license revoked.

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May 1
HeyItsJames voted

v I can see both sides here
Apr 30
jhaul21 voted

v No, they shouldn't
Apr 30
PaulBartomioli endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
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Apr 30
kgautreau voted

v I can see both sides here
Apr 30
darkmoonman endorsed DrFunkenstein

v I can see both sides here
Apr 30
loganrollo voted

v Yes, they should
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Apr 29
treedcat25 endorsed Waynestew

v Yes, they should
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Apr 29

Angry_man

v Yes, they should

I think so on this one. I remember an old lady turning down an exit ramp into oncoming traffic and she and the people in the other car died.

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Apr 29
Keystroke voted

v Yes, they should
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Apr 28
MrHyde endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
Apr 28
buzz95066 endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
Apr 28
AlexMIA endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
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Apr 28
fraps endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't
Apr 27

Calfkiller

v I can see both sides here

If they can pinpoint that golden age when they decide they aren't going to go any faster than 15 miles an hour under the speed limit, then i'm all for it.

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Apr 27
Mnementh voted

v No, they shouldn't
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Apr 27
blueberrysyrup voted

v I can see both sides here
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Apr 27
toledodude voted

v Yes, they should
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Michael_Taylor endorsed VVP

v No, they shouldn't

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TheLoneRanger

v No, they shouldn't

No, with a qualifier. Seniors should be given a special use test at a certain age. Upon passing the test, they should only be able to drive at certain times. Never during rush hour or at lunch time because traffic is busiest at these times.

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May 13

Yobyag

v No, they shouldn't

I'd be in favor of mandatory driving tests for folks over a certain age. We all age differently. Some people can drive safely well into their 70's and beyond while some need to have the keys taken away before that.

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TheLoneRanger

Seniors should be given a special use test. At a certain age. Upon passing the test, they should only be able to drive at certain times. Never during rush hour or at lunch time because traffic is busiest at these times. They also should be given special identifiers on their license plates to notify other drivers that they should be more courteous to them and so the police can better monitor them.

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Yobyag

@TheLoneRanger I think you are taking it a bit too far. You are either able to drive or you are not able to drive. A simple test will confirm that. I could perhaps see having "day time" licenses for those with bad eye sight, but to place a sticker on their car? No I think that is too much. Might as well mark any one under 21 and men vs women and Citizens vs non-citizens while you are at it.

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TheLoneRanger

@Yobyag Now you are the one carrying it to far.

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Yobyag

@TheLoneRanger - Perhaps. I don't usually go for the "slippery slope" argument, but I just don't see the need to puplicly humiliate people by identifying them as an old driver that must be monitored. If they are in need of monitoring then they should not have a license.

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TheLoneRanger

@Yobyag My grandfather drove until he was 89 years old. He would only drive in off hours and not at night. Not everyone is so reasonable. For many seniors as you could guess, the idea of losing the privilege to drive means losing a high degree independence and is a harrowing thought. You can consider a special identifiers on their license plates public humiliating if you like, however, it is better than not driving at all. Apparently, and I'm not saying I agree with it, the government thinks everyone needs to be monitored anyway. Why do you think one of the reasons we have drivers licenses and license plates in the first places? Answer: So the police can...

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May 11

Aftermath

v No, they shouldn't

Wanting to discriminate against old people is wrong. Even for you democrats.

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May 10

Big_bo

v Yes, they should

Yes. We don't need anymore bizarre and tragic accidents by senior citizens. We could use less traffic on the roads to which also get rid of some slower drivers. However the states should offer services to help transport the elderly or services for them to get things need like groceries.

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May 3

seedtick

v No, they shouldn't

Seniors should be subject to the same tests as everyone else. I would agree to have them test more often after the age of 80. Their physical health is certainly more subject to unexpected change after that age than younger drivers.

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May 2

politicteen

v I can see both sides here

At a certain age they should take a drivers test. The test should tell if they just need to take a class again then another test, keep their license and know what to do on the road, or just don't need it at all.

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May 1

metre

v No, they shouldn't

Every individual that operates a vehicle should be retested on a regular basis. Every five years would be a good idea. That way anyone, regardless of age, that should not be operating a vehicle would be reassessed and their license revoked.

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Apr 29

Angry_man

v Yes, they should

I think so on this one. I remember an old lady turning down an exit ramp into oncoming traffic and she and the people in the other car died.

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Apr 27

Calfkiller

v I can see both sides here

If they can pinpoint that golden age when they decide they aren't going to go any faster than 15 miles an hour under the speed limit, then i'm all for it.

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Apr 26

harold_lloyd

v No, they shouldn't

But a test of ability wouldn't be out of line after 65 or 70.

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Mar '13

AceLuby

v No, they shouldn't

But they should have to take a driving test every 5 years after turning 65.

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Mar '13

rww5237

v Yes, they should

It's natural that with age come decreased mental sharpness and sensory acuteness. Many seniors reach the point in the deterioration that it becomes a danger to them and all others on the road if they drive. I AM NOT in favor of enacting a certain age limit for driving, but I do believe that stricter and more frequent test of proficiency should be required.

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Mar '13

Jennylea77

v Yes, they should

When it comes to the safety of our children then they should. The elderly should know when it is time to quit driving. My grandmother stopped driving a few years ago because she could not see the road and had a hard time keeping at the right speed. I commend her for knowing when the time was right. If you cannot see the road or cannot keep the proper speed be higher or lower and are elderly you need to give up your license.

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Mar '13

Hireman

Unfortunately, many do not know when it is time. We had to sit my father-in-law down after he nearly ran over 3 people in a grocery store parking lot while we were in the car. I agree, that some should have the licenses taken, but I believe that they should have to test for renewal at 70 every 1 or 2 years. As you say, many will just give it up thankfully, but hopefully the testing will screen the rest out with poor vision, or motor skills.

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Mar '13

BeaTurner

v No, they shouldn't

They should be allowed as long as they are tested a lil more frequently and can pass all the normal testing requirements.

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Mar '13

Knuckleballer

v Yes, they should

As long as the age of revocation changes annually to remain ONE YEAR older than me it's a terrific idea. Those old people can't drive so we should get them off the road.

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Mar '13

hwyangel

v No, they shouldn't

Seniors should be subject to the same driver's license qualifications as anyone else.

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Mar '13

Seamus

v No, they shouldn't

So what if I'm elderly, don't have a license, and choose to drive anyway? Are cops going to profile the elderly, and start pulling them over at random? And are we going to throw senior citizens into prison? Give me a break.

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Mar '13

MetaphorBreeze

v No, they shouldn't

I just don't think you can put things neatly in a box like that. Driving privileges should be determined on an individual basis. Perhaps skills should be reviewed more frequently as people get older though.

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Mar '13

classychazy

v No, they shouldn't

After a certain age they should have to renew their license by taking a driving test and a small written test. They should also have to show proof that they still are in decent health. I have seen so many people injured and others die do to someone over 70 that has had a heart attack, behind the wheel of a car.

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Mar '13

MsElizabeth

v I can see both sides here

More entensive testing for a licence for seniors at a spacific age lets say 70-75 and less time in between for renewal.

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VVP

v No, they shouldn't

Not for arbitrary criteria such as age. While some seniors CANT drive, Some drive just fine. If you want to revoke their license on logical grounds by providing evidence of diminished ability to maintain control of a vehicle by all means, but simply slapping an age on it and calling it a day is not only impractical, but wrong.

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Mar '13

bsking

v No, they shouldn't

Next question will be "at what age should the obamacare act senior citizen sequester cuts automatically kick in forcing old people to accept state induced euthinasia?"

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Feb '13

PNWest

v No, they shouldn't

They should be tested more frequently to make sure they are capable of driving safely.

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Mar '13

DrFunkenstein

v I can see both sides here

Some seniors want to continue driving past their ability to safely operate a moving vehicle. It should be a program of seniors past age 65 are tested once a year to assure they control their vehicle properly. Some can't drive when they are 60 but others are fine behind the wheel into their 80's. This is something that should be case by case.

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Mar '13

Jmotofreak72

v I can see both sides here

Coming from someone with a parent not able to drive anymore. I do believe they should be tested more often. When my dad started getting sick he would get lost in places he had known for years then we would have to try and find him through his descriptions if he couldn't find help himself. It's hard to tell a man who's been driving 60 years that he can't drive anymore.

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Mar '13

NormalFlora

v Yes, they should

They may continue to drive only if they pass a road test.

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Mar '13

gammler

v No, they shouldn't

The ability to safely operate an automobile should be the overriding factor, not someone's age.

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Mar '13

Waynestew

v Yes, they should

After a certain age you should take driving test more frequently.

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Mar '13

jessejaymes

v No, they shouldn't

Why don't you take the lisence for life of someone who is convicted of DWI? I'm 66 and haven't had an at fault accident for more than 45 years. If I have one now you want to take my license for life over one accident? While DWI people first offenders lose their license for a few months? You really think that's going to fly do you? While teens and twenties look up and average of every 17 seconds while they drive and text. You want the senior licenses. Find a politician that doesn't want to be re-elected. Seniors will take his ass out of office.

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Mar '13

Litdes

v No, they shouldn't

It is fine to have aural and optical standards, but they should apply equally to all. People can lose their senses at any age.

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