Eyesight tests for elderly drivers

I'd actually advocate the compulsorary re-testing of all drivers / riders on a periodic basis.

This may not be the most popular move, but it would keep a percentage of the seriously dangerous motorists off the road and ensure the rest of us kept our motoring skills and knowledge up to date.

Originally Posted by Cronos

I'd actually advocate the compulsorary re-testing of all drivers / riders on a periodic basis.

This may not be the most popular move, but it would keep a percentage of the seriously dangerous motorists off the road and ensure the rest of us kept our motoring skills and knowledge up to date.

it'd be worth it to get rid of the seriously dangerous drivers

Originally Posted by Iansv

it'd be worth it to get rid of the seriously dangerous drivers

No it wouldn't - the most dangerous drivers are mondeo men who'd probably manage to pass the test anyway, only to cut you up a week later; or illegal drivers who don't have licences in the first place.

if it was done properly it would be worth it, together with clamping down on illegal drivers ie, chop hands off so they can't drive or machine gun turrets on gantrys for uninsured cars etc....



If you look hard enough you can see the good in any situation

Originally Posted by Iansv

if it was done properly it would be worth it, together with clamping down on illegal drivers ie, chop hands off so they can't drive or machine gun turrets on gantrys for uninsured cars etc....



If you look hard enough you can see the good in any situation

You just know the government would balls it up. They can't (or wont because it costs too much) get rid of illegal drivers as it is. Forcing the retest of legitimate drivers would just be another way to get more money out of us.

ok lets just shoot you instead


you really should be a politician mate with your loathing for them... just get you elected so you can bring it down from within... or at least blow them all up

Originally Posted by Iansv

....just get you elected so you can bring it down from within... or at least blow them all up

Careful, that post in itself is enough to get you locked up without trial for an indefinite period!

Bloody subversive! :P

Originally Posted by Cronos

Bloody subversive! :P

Originally Posted by Iansv

ok lets just shoot you instead


you really should be a politician mate with your loathing for them... just get you elected so you can bring it down from within... or at least blow them all up

I don't think shooting me will solve the dangerous road users problem... well ok maybe a little

Oh, and I could never be a politician, im a terrible liar

On the subject of the driving test.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4340381.stm

Interesting read!