4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: Road Traffic Rule for Driving Age Upper Limit.

Question
Dear Carl

Do yo feel there should be a Road Traffic Rule for Driving Age Upper Limit i.e. Old people who are above 65 and Above should not be allowed to drive private and self owned vehicles ?.

Do you feel because of old age eyesight, the chances of accidents happening might be more o the road and because of this Road Traffic Office should come out with this rule of prohibiting them to drive vehicles on the road ?.  

Awaiting your reply,

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar

Answer

Cruising my Jeep   Prashant,

Under most circumstances, no.  Actually, I am 68 years old, still race cars, ride motorcycles, quads, teach 4-wheel drive off road driving, etc, along with going on my 15th year as President of a local 4x4 club.

There are times that persons may have problems due to physical abilities, along with aging.  These should be addressed individually.

Carl