@K calling it discrimination is idiotic….do you realize that unless you die at a younger age, everyone would be required to take a test at 65..And your whole rant about a “slippery slope” is just as idiotic. The aim of these tests would be to show if the elderly were in fact capable of driving…and yes that would iclude you, me & everyone else who gets to that age. Now granted I undertand that you probably read Sociology 101 and that now makes you a profound thinker….

K: Totally agree with you that this would not have made a difference in this case. Unfortunately, this gentleman had a severe heart attack that could incapacitate any of us. Why is it age discrimination? We discriminate against 18 year old adults and say they can not drink till 21, right? If I suggested that we pull driving privileges of all 65 years and older, now THAT would be age discrimination. It’s a flawed argument on your part, I think.

Sean: My point is not to prove a safe driver – many seniors I know are. But I also know many who have slow reflexes and still drive like the roads and speeds are like they were back in the day when we got our driver’s licenses. The one shot test won’t prove anything other than they still can follow the rules of the road and can keep up with the changes in traffic conditions. It is a known fact that the older we get the slower our reflexes and our reactions. Statistics will show that law enforcement requests “re-evaluation” of elderly drivers more than they of younger people.

Be Honest: Yes, that is true and unfortunate too. Personally, I would like to see a FREE driving test every time we renew our licenses but not only would not be feasible given our State’s population, if I were to suggest that I would have more detractors than I have now.

We need safer drivers on our roads – just because you got took a test 30 years ago doesn’t mean you are proficient in driving. Other professional licenses require a recertification and a retest – why not driving?