I am proposing that it should be mandatory that we take a driving test everytime we renew our driver’s license. To compliment this, we should be allowed to renew our driver’s license ATLEAST every 5 to 10 years. So every 5 to 10 years, we take a driving test. Most adults take a driving test when they are in their teens or early 20s. Driving is essential for our daily life. That being said, older adults haven’t taken a driving test in decades. The way of the road changes, including everyone’s awareness while driving. Accidents happen every day. Deadly accidents happen every day. There are people driving on the road that shouldn’t be driving. Traffic changes are common with the changing of times. If we make it mandatory that people take a driving test everytime we need to renew our driver’s license, I think the hazardous driving habits will become less, therefore creating a safer commune for the people. We can tell people not to text and drive. We can tell people to look both ways before pulling into traffic. In the long run, all it takes is someone not paying attention and suddenly an accident happens. I think a mandatory Driving test after a select amount of time will help keep that at a minimum. There are also a lot of senior citizens that shouldn’t be driving. Whether we like to admit it or not, as we age, our awareness of our surroundings starts to wane. Senior citizens should also be required to take the driving tests. It will test their coordination and observation as well as their ability to notice their surroundings while driving. Unfortunately, we can’t rely on law enforcement to notice every single hazardous driver. It’s just not possible. If we can crack down on the number of hazardous drivers, I think the roads will be a safer place for the majority.
Also, I understand that means people would lose their ability to drive. I also know that people need to be able to get to doctors appointments and work and all of that. For those people, that’s what Uber, taxis, and health driving vans, and pretty much any form of public transportation are for. There are ways for people to get where they need to go if they can’t drive.