Older drivers know their limits: study

Big Gorilla · Guru

Older drivers know their limits: study

dorian · Guru

Being a nomad, of no fixed abode, couldn't you just renew your licence in Victoria?

GaryKelly · Guru

I know in my case I don't drive anything like I used to when younger. I'm aware my reflexes ain't what they useta was and I'm far more conscious of avoiding risk these days. It's the same with all facets of life... you slow down as you age and become more careful.

oldbobsbus · Guru

Before I turned 75 last Nov 2013 I got a letter and a form from the NSW RMS telling me to have the form filled in by my Dr and Optometrist before my birthday to retain my HR licence.

I had to have a full eye test (which showed up a problem that I am now getting laser treatment for) and have the form signed, then have my Dr give me a check up and sign the form as well..
I then had to take the form to the RMS and they marked on my records that I was OK to continue to hold a HR licence for another year, so it is all on again every year from now on untill I hand in my HR licence..

native pepper · Senior Member

Doesn't matter how old you are, health, reflect, concentration, road condition and weather understanding are seem within all age groups. I agree with the article, the number of women driving whilst texting, eating, doing their hair makeup with kids in their cars are amazing. When we drive through urban areas or on main highways, it would more than 25% who are doing something in their car, other than just driving. Then you get those old goats and tourists who drive down the middle of a 100klm good road at 65klm looking at the scenery. Stop at traffic lights in a city and just about every one grabs their phone or something else, amazing.

Vic41 · Guru

Big Gorilla wrote:
http://watoday.drive.com.au/motor-news/older-drivers-know-their-limits-study-20140128-31km2.html

Thanks for the link Ken, very interesting how the different states have different rules.

Although it is not written in this link for WA, if you have a medical problem at any age in WA you need a Drs or Specialist letter to say you are ok to drive (eg; heart condition, epilepsy etc) if you don't you can not only be fined but also your insurance company could void your insurance in an accident etc....

kandagal · Guru

I know (in Qld) that I will require to have medical test etc in the near future before I turn 75 in April. Just waiting for the Transport Dept. to send me the paperwork. Cheers Alice

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Vic41 wrote:
Although it is not written in this link for WA, if you have a medical problem at any age in WA you need a Drs or Specialist letter to say you are ok to drive (eg; heart condition, epilepsy etc) if you don't you can not only be fined but also your insurance company could void your insurance in an accident etc....

That applies in ACT too. Anybody know about other states?

On the subject of self-regulation I rarely drive at night, and only short distances on familiar roads, because my eyesight wont tell me how far away those bright sparkly lights are!

Big Gorilla · Guru

Vic41 wrote:

Although it is not written in this link for WA, if you have a medical problem at any age in WA you need a Drs or Specialist letter to say you are ok to drive (eg; heart condition, epilepsy etc) if you don't you can not only be fined but also your insurance company could void your insurance in an accident etc....

I think it applies in all States without saying. If a Doctor finds you unfit to drive, I would imagine they'd be obligated to notify Licencing authorities. I do notice in W. A. that annual medicals are not required until age 80...

dayletoo · Newbie

Hi all, the same applies here in Tas, i have to have a medical review for my licence due to a shoulder injury with some on going complications.

I have been a truck driver for 40+ years with a clean record and hold multi combination ext, and am only allowed to drive an auto car at present....bit hard when i own a manual

Cheers