Florida Will Be Safer Now/Eye Test for Over 80's Drivers

You know, I really think that vision tests are great, and a fine start but, I think a complete re test is needed for most people over 75. Its sad but true that aging deteriorates so many things and driving ability is only the result of these.
As an example, about two years ago there was quite the argument out in front of my house. The then 84 year old woman who lives above me had just come home from the grocery. She was followed by two people and the police were called. It seems that she backed into a car and continued on home, never realizing it. She hit the car so hard as to leave damage on both vehicles. Finally, this year I notice her car is gone. Sorry her independance goes with it but, you know..if you cant even tell when you hit something, theres a problem...and that has alot to do with reflexes, eyesight, and hearing. If she had been retested say, every three years after 75, this might not have happened. And, who knows what could have happened?
The old man with the hat Phoenix..well, he's always one to stay clear of, this should be in drivers ed.

A funny, related story. Years ago, I was about 10, we went to Florida on vacation. My Dad's Dad lived in Bradenton, and he met us at the airport. He was in his 80's and didn't much like to drive anymore, so he let us have his car. Well, as I said, he rarely drove it, it wasn't running very well.

We get out on the Tamiami Trail and are sitting at a red light. These young guys pull up next to us and are laughing at the sight of this four dour pumpkin orange Impala with matching orange wheel covers. My Dad looks at me and says something like "buckle in I'll show them...". When the light went green my Dad floored the beast and there's this huge explosion as the car lurched forward. Next thing you know we've left the two punks in the dust, literally, along with our own muffler.