I do not think that the aging population should be singled out for mandatory testing when it comes to driving. It should be for everyone because there are other age groups that have problems driving. The testing should be fair for all age groups. There may be some older people that may receive permission to drive during day light hours so at least not to take away their independence totally.
I think Florida also needs to focus on providing better public transportation. If there was a better transportation system than less people would drive and people would still feel independence if they could walk themselves to the bus/train stop and carry out their daily tasks. I have heard of a class for senior citizens that teach driving safety and goes over tips for making cars more user friendly for an elderly person with adding things like extra mirrors or adjusting seats properly etc.
I also read online that some communities are becoming conscious of their aging population and setting up community transportation and letting people know about the resources available to them. Older people do not drive as much as other age groups and they tend to drive safer. Some people with chronic conditions however over estimate their ability to drive, others might be taking medications that affect their driving performance and some have vision impairments. I think though if people are educated on driving safety and communities reach out to people then vehicle death among the elderly would decrease.
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." ~H.G. Wells
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