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Originally Posted by thelegges
Older drivers do not want to give up their last right to independence. Our parents did not believe they should not be driving. So had to go round about with physicians and state to finally get things into perspective.
It’s hard to take that action, but they had no idea how bad their driving was, as Mom said, I drive better than anyone else. As she was driving 15 in a 50, cause she could no long see well enough
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Wrestling away drivers licenses from the elderly can be so difficult. I think it would be wise if the law was devised to test yearly at age 80 to 85 for driver licenses and then completely surrender all drivers licenses at age 85. Senior transportation could be provided by public services for basic trips, ie: Dr/Dentist appts, pharmacies, church, grocery store, liquor store, (just put that one in there to see if you were paying attention). You get the basic idea. Seniors should be able to drive golf carts until they fall over.
