Sad But Necessary: Driving Test For Old People.

Old people suck at driving. They can't see, can't move their heads enough to look around, get confused with the controls and have slooooooow reaction times.

Rick Bolka has the wrong perspective on the matter, but let's cut him some slack. His 17 year-old daughter was killed by an Elderly driver.

Right now, "the first level of defense is the driver," says Rick Bolka. "The second level of defense is the (driver's) family. The third level of defense is the (driver's) physician. We would like to see the state become the first level of defense. The government has a responsibility to protect its citizens."

No Mr. Bolka, the citizens have a responsibility to take care of each other. The citizens voice their opinion at the ballot. We have come to a crisis of increasing proportion. Because The Greatest Generation and the one that fought in The War To End All Wars (before the next war) both suck at self-awareness and responsible citizenry, now Rick Perry is considering a law to make the State of Texas check up on older drivers more often.

Good.

Personally, I think EVERYONE should have to pass a driving test on a parking lot, then on the open highway, every few years. Every other year may be too long an interval when you get past 80 years old.

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When the people are righteous, there is no need of a law. When they refuse to stop driving after they have become a hazard to their fellow citizens, we need a law. Sad commentary on your generation, old people. Sad but true.