A note to elderly drivers ... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**inspiron** · 05-09-2008, 03:17 AM

I saw this post on a blog ... and definitely could relate!

motorcycles: It was one of those mornings...

KD57 · 05-09-2008, 07:32 AM

So true.

**RowdyRed94** · 05-09-2008, 07:53 AM

We've discussed my 80-some year old grandmother a number of times. My family won't take her car away. I think that's a common scenario.

What can you do?

**inspiron** · 05-09-2008, 08:09 AM

Well, they are introducing a new process here where drivers over 70 must "requalify" every 5 years. If they can't pass the driver's test, they lose their license.

Then again, we have an excellent public transportation system, so it's very possible to get along without a car.

**RowdyRed94** · 05-09-2008, 08:25 AM

Every driver over 16 should have that.

tricker · 05-09-2008, 08:29 AM

i had to retake my test here in Minnesota for drivers and cycle license.. Did better on the cycle portion than the car one.. thank god i didn't have to take a driving test or i'd flown off the handle on the dmv.. then they would have made me go to the back of the line.

KD57 · 05-09-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Every driver over 16 should have that.

**inspiron** · 05-09-2008, 08:43 AM

Well, since you can't get your license here until you're 18 ... no need for junior to requalify, since he's got another 18 months before he can qualify to begin with!!!

Barbarian · 05-09-2008, 12:02 PM

I'd settle for retesting every 10 years.

Getting my motorcycle license in my 20s was the best thing I ever did when it comes to road safety...

XoZe · 05-11-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Every driver over 16 should have that.

I agree...anyone operating any type of motor vehicle should have to qualify to do so every 5-10 years, there should be a standard.

05-09-2008, 03:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 10,974	A note to elderly drivers ... I saw this post on a blog ... and definitely could relate! motorcycles: It was one of those mornings... __________________ blog: gsx1400

05-09-2008, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
KD57 Sit speling cheker Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 1,737	So true. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

05-09-2008, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 10,974	Well, they are introducing a new process here where drivers over 70 must "requalify" every 5 years. If they can't pass the driver's test, they lose their license. Then again, we have an excellent public transportation system, so it's very possible to get along without a car. __________________ blog: gsx1400

05-09-2008, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 10,974	Well, since you can't get your license here until you're 18 ... no need for junior to requalify, since he's got another 18 months before he can qualify to begin with!!! __________________ blog: gsx1400

05-09-2008, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Barbarian Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS Location: Montreal Posts: 260	I'd settle for retesting every 10 years. Getting my motorcycle license in my 20s was the best thing I ever did when it comes to road safety... __________________ See ABS in action complete with plummy voiceover.

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