Elderly Drivers Endanger Others

If you have ever driven, you probably have come across an elderly driver and wondered how they still have a license. It is obvious to many that the elderly can be reckless while driving due to many different factors. I find it frustrating and dangerous to be around a senior driver, as they continue risking their lives and others’.
According to an article by MedlinePlus, “Aging Changes in the Senses,” aging causes slower reflexes, bad eyesight, poor hearing, memory loss and more. Needless to say, these factors can affect functions in an elderly person’s daily life, including how they drive. The older a person gets, the more their capabilities diminish.
Most senior drivers cannot comprehend that they are not as capable as they once were. To fix this problem, I suggest people retake driving tests every couple years after the age of 65. This would ensure they are eligible to drive, and would prevent accidents that could end up being fatal for them and others.
In the article, “Older Drivers,” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, statistics show that elderly drivers account for the highest percentage of fatal car crashes. Drivers over 60 make up the second highest percentage of the wrecks yearly, after teens, and the highest in fatal crashes. Teens and newer drivers should be granted more leniency due to being beginners. All drivers start somewhere, but those with a lot of experience, like the elderly, should not be making grave mistakes.
I have seen senior drivers use both feet to drive, drive slowly, not use blinkers and frequently switch lanes. This confuses a lot of the drivers behind them and does not give others enough time to avoid an accident.
I personally have been cut off and tailgated by elderly drivers.
In addition, they drifted into my lane, making it harder for me to understand where they were trying to go. As a newer driver, I find it hard to be driving behind an older person due to their unpredictability. My mom has been hit by an elderly driver before in a fender-bender. The driver was around 60 years old and did not take accountability for it, getting charged with a hit-and-run. That driver seemed to have poor vision as well as a memory loss problem.
My grandpa is 85 and one of the worst drivers I have seen. He refuses to give up driving because he does not want to lose his independence. He drives at a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour, even on highways, causing other drivers to get mad and confused. He also has very poor vision and memory loss. He is not good at parking and has hit a couple cars while trying to park. He hit a car while on the road, and did not notice due to his incredibly bad eyesight and hearing. He got charged with a hit-and-run and did not realize until one of the officers had contacted my uncle. Due to his bad reflexes, my grandpa has ran many red lights because he could not stop in time. Even at the urging of many family members, he refuses to give up his license and continues to endanger himself and others.
An article by Kaiser Permanente, “Healthy Aging” states, the elderly are more frail and could risk serious injury in even minor crashes. If a senior driver comes across someone with road rage, they are less likely to get away without incident. The elderly also endanger and frustrate people by having slower reflexes and not following the driving laws or speed limits. It is important to know when it is time to put up the keys and look for a better alternative for transportation.If you have ever driven, you probably have come across an elderly driver and wondered how they still have a license. It is obvious to many that the elderly can be reckless while driving due to many different factors. I find it frustrating and dangerous to be around a senior driver, as they continue risking their lives and others’.
According to an article by MedlinePlus, “Aging Changes in the Senses,” aging causes slower reflexes, bad eyesight, poor hearing, memory loss and more. Needless to say, these factors can affect functions in an elderly person’s daily life, including how they drive. The older a person gets, the more their capabilities diminish.
Most senior drivers cannot comprehend that they are not as capable as they once were. To fix this problem, I suggest people retake driving tests every couple years after the age of 65. This would ensure they are eligible to drive, and would prevent accidents that could end up being fatal for them and others.
In the article, “Older Drivers,” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, statistics show that elderly drivers account for the highest percentage of fatal car crashes. Drivers over 60 make up the second highest percentage of the wrecks yearly, after teens, and the highest in fatal crashes. Teens and newer drivers should be granted more leniency due to being beginners. All drivers start somewhere, but those with a lot of experience, like the elderly, should not be making grave mistakes.
I have seen senior drivers use both feet to drive, drive slowly, not use blinkers and frequently switch lanes. This confuses a lot of the drivers behind them and does not give others enough time to avoid an accident.
I personally have been cut off and tailgated by elderly drivers.
In addition, they drifted into my lane, making it harder for me to understand where they were trying to go. As a newer driver, I find it hard to be driving behind an older person due to their unpredictability. My mom has been hit by an elderly driver before in a fender-bender. The driver was around 60 years old and did not take accountability for it, getting charged with a hit-and-run. That driver seemed to have poor vision as well as a memory loss problem.
My grandpa is 85 and one of the worst drivers I have seen. He refuses to give up driving because he does not want to lose his independence. He drives at a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour, even on highways, causing other drivers to get mad and confused. He also has very poor vision and memory loss. He is not good at parking and has hit a couple cars while trying to park. He hit a car while on the road, and did not notice due to his incredibly bad eyesight and hearing. He got charged with a hit-and-run and did not realize until one of the officers had contacted my uncle. Due to his bad reflexes, my grandpa has ran many red lights because he could not stop in time. Even at the urging of many family members, he refuses to give up his license and continues to endanger himself and others.
An article by Kaiser Permanente, “Healthy Aging” states, the elderly are more frail and could risk serious injury in even minor crashes. If a senior driver comes across someone with road rage, they are less likely to get away without incident. The elderly also endanger and frustrate people by having slower reflexes and not following the driving laws or speed limits. It is important to know when it is time to put up the keys and look for a better alternative for transportation.