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Originally Posted by firefighter753
It's proven that drivers over 70 have the same reaction times as somebody twice the drink drive limit. Hgv drivers have to have a medical at 45 and then every 5 years, which includes eyesight, blood pressure and heart and lung function. Car drivers over 50 should have same tests.
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When research of this nature is quoted I want to ask who did the research?
What were the criteria used for testing? and who funded the research.
Having a medical would not stop accidents from happening, and it would not stop people from driving recklessly.
While reaction times of older drivers are quoted as above, older drivers are much more likely to drive within speed limits, and are less likely to contravene other road rules......older drivers, (in the main) will have more experience, and if they drive every day, will have adapted to busier roads.
You can prove anything with statistics and research.