Should the elderly have to take an eye test every year to drive.?

One day I actually saw an old man walk into Braums Restraunt and ask if it was the eye clinic (which was across the street). This man was driving all by himself.

I think the elderly should be required to take an eye test to check their vision every year to be able to drive legaly.
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I feel that by age 65 they should have a annual eye exam, for many reasons not just driving, there are many diseases of the eye that could change their vision. If medicair will pay for it...I am not sure but I believe they do then there shouldn't be a problem, not to mention frames and lenses are somewhat covered, probably not completely but they may not have the most stylish glasses and still stay in their alloted amount.

I have seen many older individuals who should not be driving, but then I've also seen younger people, so I think that some of it is due to driving behaviors.

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i do to. but what age to you say is the age to start and how do you justify it without violating any rights? I think it should be after 65 you get a yearly eye exam.. heck why not let the tax payers pay for it i would... i had a similar experience.. i was sitting in the pharmacy waiting on a prescription when this lady next to me started a convo and said she had been declared legally blind in both eyes.. and that her 13 year old nephew was waiting in the car... well 13 year olds cant drive so she was drivng UGH!! she even had to ask me what her ticket number said!!!!

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Everyone should volunteer to maintain their ability to drive. If it means a psych exam, eye exam, ear exam, whatever.

When you drive, you're inside a 3000 pound weapon. You need to take that seriously.

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I've lived in numerous states when I was a young man and even middle aged. I've never been to a motor vehicles office that didn't require everyone to take a vision test no matter what your age is. What information do you have that makes you think that any state doesn't require a vision test. Sounds like you may be trying to bash older people. Even little kids can have very bad eyesight thus the reason that all motor vehicle departments test eyesight of any aged person.

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Every year is a bit harsh. How about if they take a test every time they have to renew? How about splitting the difference and saying every three years, past age 65. Yes, they can be a hazard, sometimes, but think about how you're going to feel about the deal, yourself, in a few, very short decades.

We can find something that works, that isn't too inconvenient.

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While we are at it-let's have a required drug test every month, if you are between the ages of 16- 55. Of course, all drivers should be required to take an oral and written exam every year for license renewal. Cell phones, TVs, radios, mp3 players are to be forbidden in the vehicle at ALL TIMES because they could distract the driver and cause an accident. ANY driver should have the RIGHT to report every other driver for driving too SLOW or too FAST by calling a specific telephone and telling the car tag number. Three call ins on YOUR vehicle warrants a month's license suspension. I hope you get the drift of what I am saying. If not, then they should put you in the coo coo's nest.