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Ontario considering enhanced road test for drivers over 80: auditor general report
(toronto.ctvnews.ca)
this post was submitted on 07 Dec 2023
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I think regular, mandatory retesting every few years for every driver should be done. It is kinda ridiculous that someone gets a lisence as a young adult and is just trusted to continue driving safely for decades to come.
Retesting regularly would help ensure more drivers keep their safe driving habits and stay up to date on the rules of the road. Yes this would come with a massive increase in operating costs, but it could save many lives from preventable deaths on the road.
Once a decade would be reasonable. I have to retest every 5 years to prove that i can take a test that says I work on these deathtraps. Being at least semi-competent to operate one should be regularly assessed as well.
100% agree.. Just got in an argument over driving sense and responsibility. This is absolutely needed. People don't even understand that they are part of a system of transportation let alone the rules or how the car even works. They learn enough to get the license and as long as they don't kill another person or get a ticket they're a "good driver."