Yeah every 10 years would be good even if you assume they did learn everything correctly the first time and don’t forget anything, just to make sure people are keeping up with changes in the law. I regularly still see people loudly sharing interpretations of the law on social media that haven’t been true for a decade. And then speed it up to every 5 years after 65 to additionally account for senescence.
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HikingVet@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
I would say 79 is way too high, seniors should be tested every 5 years after 65. Another commentor points out we should be doing every 10 years which is a decent idea as well.
Zagorath@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 3 weeks ago
frankly there should at least be an online refresher and test that people have to take every year, traffic laws change and people forget things.
glimse@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
But changing traffic laws isn’t what makes people bad drivers.
Everyone should have to take the written AND driving portion of the test every 10 years or so.
LilB0kChoy@midwest.social 3 weeks ago
Is your idea for a written and practical test every 10 years supported by any data or is it arbitrary?
LilB0kChoy@midwest.social 3 weeks ago
glimse@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It’s true that it would do nothing for someone who deliberately breaks the law but, especially when it comes to the elderly, poor vision and reaction time is a big factor in driving ability - both would be obvious during a practical exam.