Do you think a MAXIMUM driving age should be imposed?

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Posted by orien Jul 29th, 2009 at 7:33PM

Everyone should walk or use mass transit to save the Earth. Cars should be outlawed because they are destroying the planet.

Those using horses, donkeys, mules or the like should be no older than about 60.

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10 Answers to "Do you think a MAXIMUM driving age should be imposed?"

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   Posted by PixieCutLover Jul 28th, 2009 at 3:30PM

   Nope never.

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   Posted by LilAnnie Jul 28th, 2009 at 1:39AM

   I agree that this is a good idea. My reflexes are not what they once were. I freely admit this.

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   Posted by alicia87 Jul 27th, 2009 at 10:24PM

   No. That is ageism, to assume that anyone over the age of 70 can't drive. I'm against discrimination and I believe the government shouldn't even be involved.
   
   The periodic testing mentioned by other posters is a good idea, though. That would be a way to ensure safety without treating people unfairly.

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   Posted by axeman66 Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:47PM

   i think it should be on a case by case basis. i think when you turn 65, there's absolutely no harm in taking a driving test every year.

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   Posted by idolno1 Jul 27th, 2009 at 6:01PM

   Yes I do, but young folks are just as dangerous behind the wheel as older folks are.

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   Posted by littlecloser Jul 27th, 2009 at 6:01PM

   As people age they take a longer time to react to situations. It happens to everyone. It would be selfish for an individual to continue to drive if they were deemed unsafe to get behind the wheel. Re-evaluating at certain ages would be a good idea, but a freedom that no one would care to give up if trying to live an independent life.

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   Posted by cyberkitty Jul 27th, 2009 at 5:54PM

   I think over a certain age drivers should be assessed regularly, say every 5 years. It makes no sense to think that because someone was a competent driver at 18, that they will still be competent 60 years later.

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   Posted by Brieks07 Jul 27th, 2009 at 5:50PM

   Nope. I think as a person gets older, driving tests should become more frequent as well as having to renew the drivers license. Say an 85 year old can still drive well and see well, why take a license away from someone who is still capable of driving?

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   Posted by bubbles17 Jul 27th, 2009 at 5:47PM

   as long as a person is mentally and physically fit i dont see a problem. i do think there should be a standard driving age throughout the worl of like 18 or something coz even then i find that people are too immature to drive.

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