This might be a good solution to the question of older drivers. Maybe every 2 years, an older driver should have a medical exam and should provide a doctor’s certification that the driver is capable of driving safely. If there are any health issues that could affect the driver’s ability to operate a vehicle, the doctor could indicate what needs to be done.
There are many people in their 90s who may drive just as well as people in their 70s. Therefore, it’s hard to suggest a specific age when a driver should have a medical exam every 2 years, but if I had to choose an age, I would probably suggest 70.
The medical exam should include assessments of vision and hearing. The state could determine what other factors should be assessed, based on the changes that tend to occur as people age.
North Carolina already indicates that licenses can be issued only to people who are physically capable of driving and don’t have health issues that would prevent them from driving safely. The requirement to have a doctor’s statement every 2 years could be one way of verifying the ability of older drivers. That way, they could continue to have their licenses renewed in accordance with the current system.
For more information about North Carolina’s requirements for obtaining and renewing licenses, you can visit this Web page:
http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver/license/
Let’s be glad that animals can’t get licenses!
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