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So could this be a issue for many elderly motorhome drivers who have not reached the ripe old age of 7o but have medical condition that may impair their driving ability ?
If they are that worried then surely they know that they are potentially putting people at risk and should be honest enough to take the consequences.what worries me is that it could stop some elderly going to the doctor in the first place if they are worried that it may mean they lose their licence
Hang on a drop, 70 isn't elderly these dayselderly motorhome drivers who have not reached the ripe old age of 7o
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... whilst I agree that this a good thing if it gets people off the roads who shouldn't be driving ... like the Renault Scenic driver I saw on Sunday who was having difficulty turning a corner ... what worries me is that it could stop some elderly going to the doctor in the first place if they are worried that it may mean they lose their licence ...
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If they can afford to run a car then surely they can afford to use a taxi for visits to the dictor.... whilst I agree that this a good thing if it gets people off the roads who shouldn't be driving ... like the Renault Scenic driver I saw on Sunday who was having difficulty turning a corner ... what worries me is that it could stop some elderly going to the doctor in the first place if they are worried that it may mean they lose their licence ...
I concur...I am nearly 71 and at the moment according to my last mot I have good eysight and reasonably fit. No major probs but do suffer from copd..if the doctor informed me that in her opinion I was no longer fit to drive I would be reluctant to give it up ,however if my licence was withdrawn on her recommendations.I would find ways to overcome the lack of wheels..Yes but better to lose a licence than lose a life.
... yes but to lose a life to keep a licence is an issue too if they don't go to the doctors when they should ...Yes but better to lose a licence than lose a life.
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Not the point I was making.If they can afford to run a car then surely they can afford to use a taxi for visits to the dictor.
If they can afford to run a car then surely they can afford to use a taxi for visits to the dictor.
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But thats their own life not someone elses!! it isn't fair if their choice to keep driving when not meeting the standard endangers others if they choose not to visit the GP that's their choice... yes but to lose a life to keep a licence is an issue too if they don't go to the doctors when they should ...
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It would appear that the government has now taken this on board by putting the onus on to GPs who have been instructed to report anyone for any medical or social problems to the DVLA. If you tell your GP you like a drink for instance or had a dizzy spell or maybe suffer depression he could in his wisdom pass this on to the DVLA.
The GP will not take the responsibility on himself for your safe driving so he is perfectly in his rights to pass on even minor possible problems you might report to him.
What do you think.?
Like a dizzy spell a drink problem or maybe depression you mean.I don't think you're right in saying that the GP's have been instructed to report any social or minor problems to the DVLA. GP's are urged to report medical problems which would affect the person's ability to drive.
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Well if it stops people like my dad driving then I'm all for it.
We tried & tried to get his licence removed but couldn't, even when he drove under a double-decker & nearly killed my niece.
Thank goodness he now can't drive.
Like a dizzy spell a drink problem or maybe depression you mean.
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Dizzy spells probably depending on diagnosis but drinking and depression maybe not. Parkinson's and the like, probably. Besides that, the dvla have enough problems coping as it is, there's no way they could cope with policing that. Doctors, well they are pulled out enough, I think they have enough on there plates without reporting Mrs turtle for having 2 glasses of wine with her breakfast.Like a dizzy spell a drink problem or maybe depression you mean.
All very logical Wickolad but remember these are the times when the DVLA will revoke your license for something as minor as not getting a form back on time.Dizzy spells probably depending on diagnosis but drinking and depression maybe not. Parkinson's and the like, probably. Besides that, the dvla have enough problems coping as it is, there's no way they could cope with policing that. Doctors, well they are pulled out enough, I think they have enough on there plates without reporting Mrs turtle for having 2 glasses of wine with her breakfast.
The realistic view is that if it's a disease that will effect sight and ability to drive safely without risk of passing out at the wheel then I think the doc is able to stand up and not fear reproach for not reporting.
Drink driving is a police matter not a doctors. They just pick up the pieces when it's all gone wrong.
I'd go along with a compulsory (free) annual medical and practical check for driving capability for every driver reaching the age of ?? (65?). [/QUOTE]
That would never happen DVSA cannot even cope with the number of people wanting tests let alone people needing age related. Although accidents with OAP's often hit the headlines you need to look at the figures the majority of accidents are attributed to 17 to 23 year olds and then progressively less as people get older.
The biggest problem as far as I can see is that provided you only want to retain the right to drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes you can self certify that you are fit to drive without seeing a doctor
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