Senior drivers need more training, too

Published 4:42 pm Monday, February 14, 2011

I do agree with the assessment that police officers do need more training before going solo on the streets but I also see a need for more training for senior drivers. Once retirement age hits a more extensive retesting and retraining should be in place for all drivers. I recognize that my eyesight and reflexes are not what they were at 18, but not everyone is aware and may fear having less independence in the “golden years.”

I have seen enough erratic driving by seniors that if I were a police officer I would have to investigate. So yes, more sensitivity and anger management for police officers is obvious, but let’s include more training and reassessment for senior drivers as well.

William Hunter

Kent