Sure. But, do the elderly cause most accidents? If I was going to guess, I would say it's guys between the age of 18 and 25 and, of course, soccer Moms.

Don't they already have to? Or do you mean alot sooner than most of us. Sounds reasonable

Physical limitation is the obvious reason.

As an ex-driving instructor I would say there are many more dangerous drivers on our roads than the elderly. Whereas an eyesight test should be standard (for the over 40s) and there should be a legal requirment to report impairing disease to the licensing authority, the overwhelming number of driving faults are caused by bad habits and lack of attention which lead to dangerous situations on the road.
A regular check on all drivers makes more sense. Hazard awareness is not just about vision and reaction time.
Every time I'm on the road I see drivers with potentially lethal driving habits causing dangerous situations - they are not usually elderly.

Where are the statistics to support a yeah or nay vote?

At age 70.

Absolutely. Your individual ability to contribute to road safety can be hindered by many things, I'm afraid age is one of them.

Age is not the issue it never has been. The real issue is dangerous and reckless driving which ever age. Dangerous drivers must be banned from our roads no second chance reckless drivers should be retested as second chance

It is a simple fact that our capabilities decline in our later years, and the privilege of driving is tempered by the responsibility of being competent. We decline differently, so a periodic test is needed.

Unfortunately, that doesn't really cut it. I was getting a driver's licence in Florida, and watched the DMV employee telling an elderly woman the answers for her eye test when she couldn't see them. She actually said, "Honey, we are gonna make sure we get you this licence today."
As long as there are employees pulling stunts like that, it won't matter how much testing there is.

I hesitantly voted yes but as a former prosecutor I saw what happens when drivers get too old. Test teens too

I think “george” has a point except the testing should be while the person in rush hour traffic.

Been saying it for years

I can’t stress this enough

I vote no because u single out just the elderly. I think all people should have to take a driving test every ten years or so. People don't have to be old to lose their ability to drive.

The elderly may have diminishing reflexes and senses; but, they are attentive. They are typically not distracted drivers who, I feel, cause more road casualties. Laws are currently in effect that attempt to take care of or eliminate the impaired and distracted drivers.

Maybe within reason? I know lots of stubborn people old and young who let something like sight deteriorate and pretend it's not happening.

So like when you get your license renewed you usually take an eye test right? Maybe people with a steady decline over the years could be kept an eye on to make sure they aren't just adjusting around their lack of sight as this can be dangerous and mostly based on ego not wanting to admit their health decline.

Checking for degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's would be good for both the road and the person themselfs, possibly leading to earlier diagnosis and more help/ less deterioration for the individual. This could actually lead to a longer driving life instead of "cutting it short" after the person has become an obvious danger.

This stuff often goes over looked by close relatives and family, so there is certainly room for us to take prevention measures more seriously.

Though I realize this is a lot to implement and get people to accept. But you didnt ask if I thought it was practical. I think it could have potential to help us respect our health a bit better, and take some of the responsibility off the over worked medical system. That's a very idealistic future, but wouldn't it be nice if it actually worked well? I can dream...

Only after an accident that was caused by the elderly persons diminishing sight, hearing, or reflexes

Unless they can prove they do NOT drive 20 miles an hour on the highway to make sure they are being "safe"

No.