Should there be a maximum age limit for driving?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

My mom and I talk about this from time to time, particularly after we were rear-ended by an 81-year-old driver a few months ago.  I don't think it would be all that unreasonable to restrict people from driving when they become impaired, but at the same time restricting someone's primary mode of transportation sounds like a rather harsh punishment for getting old.  At the very least, I'd say there should be mandatory driving tests, but I've always been sympathetic to that idea for people of all ages.

[TNF]

No

[dead0man]

There shouldn't be a specific age where you're not allowed to drive anymore, but testing should happen more often once humans reach a certain age, say, 65.

But I also think it should be quite a bit more difficult to get (and keep) a license in this country than it is now.  More like Germany (without the high cost though).  I've mentioned before, but I haven't taken a written drivers test since 1995 and I haven't taken a driving drivers test since 1989.  I've had a couple of accidents and LOTS of moving violations.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

[DC Al Fine]

I'd like to see mandatory testing, say every 5 years. A blanket ban is discriminatory and unnecessary IMO.

[RogueBeaver]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

[unclesammysays]

It is not unreasonable. It should not be based on age though. It should be based on ability and competency regardless of age. Too many people do not drive well. They cannot park accurately and can't maneuver their vehicles well.

[Goldwater]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

[Maxwell]

No

[RedSLC]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

[ElectionsGuy]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

Yep.

[Redalgo]

There shouldn't be a specific age where you're not allowed to drive anymore, but testing should happen more often once humans reach a certain age, say, 65.

But I also think it should be quite a bit more difficult to get (and keep) a license in this country than it is now.  More like Germany (without the high cost though).  I've mentioned before, but I haven't taken a written drivers test since 1995 and I haven't taken a driving drivers test since 1989.  I've had a couple of accidents and LOTS of moving violations.

I really like this take on the issue, and think it might be worth a serious looking at for replacing concrete minimum age limits for driving as well.

[TDAS04]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

[Dave from Michigan]

No, require everyone to retake the test every so many years, also drastically improve public transportation options. Public transportation is a joke in most of the U.S.

[PJ]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.

[politicallefty]

Forget an age threshold, everyone who drives should be required to take some kind of test every few years to retain a license.

I agree with this. There are bad drivers of all ages. Everyone should have to be retested periodically.

[dead0man]

And it should be challenging.

[traininthedistance]

Forget an age threshold, everyone who drives should be required to take some kind of test every few years to retain a license.

[Flake]

Forget an age threshold, everyone who drives should be required to take some kind of test every few years to retain a license.

[Wake Me Up When The Hard Border Ends]

No, but as deadman said there needs to mandatory testing of one's capabilities after a certain age.