Thursday, February 7, 2008

Should Old People be Banned from Driving?


(picture from lifestartstat.com)

"This is a right turn lane only, Pop-Pop."
"Oh, is it now?"
"Yes, you have to turn right!"
"Maybe this fellow will let me in right here."
Pop-Pop tried to turn from the right turn lane only into the lane going straight. He almost crashed into the man behind us who was rightfully going straight.
The blaring horns from the aggravated driver behind us commenced.

Old people shouldn't be banned from driving. Not all old people can't drive. Honestly, it depends upon the situation. If a woman cannot see past three feet of her, it is crucial for her safety and the safety of other drivers around her that she do not drive. If you have no sense of direction or can't hear, it's probably best that you do not drive. Although these disabilities can affect younger people, most likely the main victims of these unfortunate disabilites are older people. After the age of 60 or 65, I think it's responsible and necessary for people to be tested on their driving skills. They say that being sleepy is just as dangerous as driving under the influence and I agree. But I also agree that older, disabled people driving are just as dangerous as a drunk man or woman. Most old people are terrible drivers due to the affects of mother nature and time. It isn't their fault but it isn't fair to let them drive. They could endanger the lives of other people, and most importantly, they could end up hurting themselves.

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