- Nov 15, 2006
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- #101
I have not yet reached your 75 year old threshold but I would not be against what you suggest. At least you’ll then find out if you are still the great driver you’ve always thought you were since you passed your test! I suggest many would fail. In fact I reckon most people would fail if they took their daily driving habits to another test five years after they passedI am finding Audi drivers are the guys speeding at a good 20+ over the speed limit. However, there are also a determined hardcore of older drivers who travel at 10-20 below the speed limit, and effectively form mobile roadblocks that impatient drivers then behave dangerously to try and get around and get on with their day.
I would personally like to see driving tests every three years from 75 onward, and I’d also like to see driving seen as more of a privilege than a right.
I’m all in favour of lifetime bans for those who are travelling at 90+ on public roads, as well as anyone who kills or seriously injures others as a result of dangerous driving. If nothing else it will reduce congestion and improve takeup of public transport.