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Old September 13th, 2007, 10:47   #26
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Default Re: Age 65 will be in place within two months

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Originally Posted by stuckingfk View Post
I feel the same way, but the old guys/gals should have a more thorough 1st class exam. I also think the States should implement reviews or rexaminations for older drivers. There are several on the road who shouldn't be driving.
Oh, I agree completely. There really should be cognitive and more sophisticated vision checks for older (probably 60+) drivers and pilots. Standard eye exams, for example, do not generally pick up proliferating blind spots which are common in older people.
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