To the editor: Driver licenses shouldn’t be really easy to resume, irrespective of how previous you’re. When you’ve got had tickets or an accident, you need to must show that you simply nonetheless having driving expertise and information. Hurtling down roads in a lethal weapon is just not a proper, however a privilege. (“Who’s extra harmful behind the wheel — drivers 70 and older, or 30 and youthful?” column, March 25)
When you’ve got lived with anyone who suffers from dementia, that judgment diminishes, however the perception that one is a secure driver doesn’t. It’s nearly unimaginable to persuade a demented liked one which they need to not drive. Solely the DMV has the authority to inform them that. I’ve been by means of this thrice with older kinfolk.
As somebody approaching 80, I’m completely OK with having to point out that I do know the legal guidelines and the foundations of the highway.
Carol Nelson-Selby, San Luis Obispo
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To the editor: I’m approaching 90 and not too long ago needed to take the written take a look at on the Pomona DMV. Though I had an appointment, I nonetheless needed to wait in line for 2 hours. I studied the e-book for every week and I bought all of the questions right on the follow take a look at.
After the attention take a look at and picture taking, I took the computerized take a look at. I advised the clerk that I had by no means used a pc earlier than, however she advised me the pc format was the one possibility.
I used to be so drained and nervous from the lengthy wait that I failed the take a look at. The clerk stated I may come again one other day and retest, however I don’t wish to put myself by means of all of the stress of ready in line once more amid the unmasked throngs.
So, I made a decision to not renew my license. I’ve been driving for 65 years with no tickets and just one minor accident.
Thelma Banks, Claremont
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To the editor: To not contradict considerations about ageism on the DMV, however I would love make some feedback primarily based on my current expertise renewing my license at age 77.
An in-person go to to the DMV needn’t be the nightmare all of us keep in mind. Appointments can be found, and making one saves plenty of time and aggravation. Filling out the appliance and paying charges may be executed on-line in minutes.
There’s a brief assessment course accessible on the DMV web site consisting of seven brief “chapters” overlaying sensible subjects like right-of-way guidelines, highway indicators and DUI legal guidelines. Every chapter is adopted by a brief “quiz.” You may full this course as slowly or rapidly as you select.
I used to be pleasantly stunned to find at my in-person go to that this sequence of quizzes counted as my written information examination, and all that was wanted to finish my software was a digital thumb print, new picture and signature. I used to be out in about 10 minutes.
James Bartlett, Los Angeles
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To the editor: I’m 78 years previous and suppose we folks needs to be required to take precise behind-the-wheel checks to retain our licenses.
Discrimination is typically acceptable. Children shouldn’t be bought alcohol, and folks ought to display complete driving competence. Info processing and reactive expertise diminish over time.
Paul Malykont, Los Osos
