Question

What would be the strongest evidence to use in support of the argument that drivers over the age of 65 should be retested on a regular basis?

Answer 1

Any driver over 65 is likely to be losing his or her eyesight and so should be tested periodically to determine if his or her vision is acceptable for driving.



My friend was in a car accident that was proven to have been caused by a woman who was in her 80s and had a heart attack.



The rate of motor vehicle crash deaths per capita among males in 2004 increased markedly at ages 75-79 and ages 80-84 (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).



Being retired, senior citizens do not have anywhere important to go, so they don’t need a driver’s license anyway.