‘Ban drivers under 21!’ Elderly motorists react to calls for mandatory retests over 60

Drivers over the age of 60 have hit back at recent criticism and calls for them to be banned or forced to take mandatory retests. In response to the calls, many older motorists have pointed out the danger posed by those under 21.

In the past few weeks there have been several instances of eldely drivers coming under fire, not least when Express.co.uk reported on half of Brits saying they would ban anyone over 70 from the roads.

But experienced motorists have responded with anger and feel that it’s actually younger drivers who should be more tightly regulated.

A recent study found that almost half of Brits (49 percent) think older drivers should be banned from the roads.

And a staggering 69 percent think older drivers should have to retake their driving test.

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‘Just get WTO done’ added: “Why the heck should a driver like me who regularly drove in excess of 30000 business miles plus about 5000 holiday miles every year for 22 years and who has driven without even a minor bump for 52 years have my licence removed.

“I have proven my reliability on the road. How much driving experience have the muppets that want us banned actually have because if it doesn’t match mine they are not qualified to comment.”

‘Dump truck’ added: “I’m 70 and I can out perform most youngsters driving so stop picking on older drivers.”

And ‘Plugbody’ spoke for many, writing: “Everyone has an opinion, heres mine, NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE UNTIL THEY REACH 21.,WHEN THEY MAY HAVE LEARNT SOME SENSE.”