At what age should one consider giving up driving your Class A.?Are you ever too old

Age is not the deciding factor in driving ability, physical condition is. If you're in good health with good eye sight and reaction times, then keep on driving regardless of your age. Otherwise, objectively evaluate your condition and make your own decision. There's no set rule that applies to everyone.

dutchwind wrote:At what age should one consider giving up driving your Class A.?Are you ever too oldsure...but it's different for everyone. hopefully one will come to realize that they're simply not safe on the road, that they're a real danger to others.

There is no one answer for this. Most likely your State DMV has a specific test for older drivers. I know PA does and it is generally given when an older driver gets pulled over for doing something that obviously should not have happened if they were "aware" of there surroundings. Something like driving the wrong way on the interstate. Then the Officer on scene submits a request for testing. Another option might be to put your license in the hands of those that love you. Pick a family member or friend that has experience in driving large vehicles. Ask them to give you a "road test". Basically they would go for a ride with you on roads you are not really familiar with. If they feel you are doing what you should be then they give you a pass and you keep motoring. Now the hard part. You need to be able to accept a "fail" without question. Remember you asked this person to test you because you know they care about you and anybody else that may be in the vehicle.

If you are honest with yourself you will know. If you are asking the question for yourself, you likely know the answer. Hearing, memory, eyesight, reflexes and range of motion should be considered. Also the level of general health and medications should be taken into consideration. Age...is not the defining factor on deciding to drive or not.

One of my neighbors here at home is 82 and is shopping to trade his existing coach for a slightly bigger one. He also flies his own plane too! :C

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rk911
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
dutchwind wrote:
At what age should one consider giving up driving your Class A.?
Are you ever too old

sure...but it's different for everyone. hopefully one will come to realize that they're simply not safe on the road, that they're a real danger to others.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2013
Age is not the deciding factor in driving ability, physical condition is. If you're in good health with good eye sight and reaction times, then keep on driving regardless of your age. Otherwise, objectively evaluate your condition and make your own decision. There's no set rule that applies to everyone.

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