....or whatever age the stats show they start losing it. A 60 year old man was killed just up the road from me a few weeks ago at a petrol station after a 94 year old driver crushed him against the cash machine. Today's news reports on an 82 year old who accidentally killed her best friend in a similar accident.
Pilots have to have regular competency checks - between every 6 months and 2 years depending on the role. Loads of other professions have mandatory competency and medical checks, yet when it comes to being in charge of a tonne and a half of metal or more, capable of over 100mph, there are no checks. Once you pass your test in your youth, you're good to go forever.
That cannot be right.
Donald Trump needs kicking out of a helicopter
Offset "(Emp) - a little heavy on the hyperbole."
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that is not strictly true but it does rely on the individual reporting their own medical conditions.
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My preference would be a yearly driving assessment that could be carried out not just by examiners, but driving instructors too. Think of it as an MOT for your driving skills. If not yearly, then bi-yearly or even every 5 years would work. Allowing someone to pass their test at 17 and then go unchecked until they reach retirement age is madness.
Failure would result in a range of ‘punishments’ from being required to take a few extra practical lessons and maybe a theory test too, right through to a full-on ban until the required standard is achieved.
Everyone would benefit from a refresher course,
as a minimum.
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Age should be one indicator of needing to be re-tested. Ditto eye test results. Ditto multiple accidents.
And buying a Honda Civic.
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