Janet’s Driving ‘Ban’: Should Over-70s Retake Their Test? | Loose Women

Janet was recently denied a car hire during a holiday to Ireland after being told she would need a doctor’s note and proof from her insurers that she was ‘fit to drive’, despite having a clean licence! This experience has Janet all revved up - and not for nothing as recent studies show 77% of us think it should be mandatory for drivers over 70 to retake their test - but do the rest of our panel agree? Prepare for a petrol-fuelled rant!
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[@ian2765]

I rented Janet a car in Scotland when I worked for the rental company. What a lovely person.

[@carolfuller2941]

Sadly I’ve seen several older people who are finding it hard to walk yet are supposedly able to drive. I am 70 my son is a driving instructor and won’t hesitate to remove my car when the time comes.

[@keepingitreal618]

😂😂😂what about disabled people do you think because they can’t walk they shouldn’t be driving 🙄

[@carolfuller2941]

@@keepingitreal618 of course not and that’s completely different.

[@gillianmorris747]

Sadly there are many older people who still think they are OK to drive when they really are not. At 60 I have asked my children/ Grandchildren to tell me iwhen they think I'm getting past it! I don't want to be responsible for injuring or killing someone

[@keepingitreal618]

Look at the stats 🙄

[@madskier50]

60? Really? I'm in my 70s, I'm still working fulltime and I drive 45 miles every day to and from work. I've been doing this for the past 24 years and i've never had an accident. Seen plenty tho'! 🤪

[@lillianboland5738]

My husband and I both in our late 70s live and drive in Chicago, rent cars in Spain for winter , but in our native Ireland, that we love , we have not been able to rent for the last few years. We’re told at the car rental , we would need letters from our doctor and insurance company, and that still would not guarantee we could get a car . Age discrimination .

[@4rotor95]

Your making yourself old before your time god help you

[@ronarempel9081]

In Canada 80 and over have to retake their test every 2 years.

[@user-tu9qh8gs2q]

I am 87 and passed my advanced driving test this year! Some of us are ok on the road

[@Mel87y]

Wow well done

[@keepingitreal618]

Absolutely judging someone purely on age is ridiculous. We already know it’s younger people causing a lot more accident just keep them off the road 😂😂😂

[@patrickmackin2941]

When Janet was resevering her car as soon as she put her age in that should have been flashed up so she could get it sorted

[@annasutton8078]

Well said Janet. All my neighbours in their 80's are still driving. They would be lost without their cars.

[@karatekai6384]

Janice you are a fantastic 77 , totally agree with the car insurance,it’s a disgrace you driving in Italy that’s a test in its self

[@NatalieBenns-kk5re]

I do think they should take a test after a certain age to see if they are still suitable to drive. I get that some people are still really fit and mobile for their age but most hav reduced mobility and reduced reactions etc, let's face it, u need Ur wits about u behind the wheel, which can be dangerous to other rd users and pedestrians if u are struggling with any of the above. I also understand that old age comes to us all eventually but I'm all for safety 1st. It's not ageist, it's being sensible

[@Justsomebody009]

Thank you! I fully agree. I said to my partner a decade ago that maybe everyone who drives should have to do refreshers every 15-20 years of driving. From when you pass. Because all drivers pick up bad habits throughout the years. Forgetting to Indicate is 1 of them.

[@keepingitreal618]

Would love to see YOU resit your test. Remember it’s younger people who are causing more accidents.

[@keepingitreal618]

@@Justsomebody009FFS oh to be perfect

[@katfanker]

Janet is the best. I never would never have guessed her age. She makes excellent points here. It's pretty strict here in Australia with driving over a certain age, and also with certain medical condition's such as diabetes.

[@tonyukkola5341]

Viewers need to take a test 😮 when watching this programme 😮

[@florence2095]

Did I hear correctly 🤔 Only 4 million people hold a drivers license in U.K. that’s absolutely ridiculous 😲 what’s the population? Here in Australia we have to drive 230 kms round trip to go to our nearest town for shopping 🛍️. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🐨🐨🦘

[@janeanngilfillan5771]

I’m 77 had a couple of episodes in my car when I was a bit confused when reversing didn’t do any damage to our car or anything else so gave up driving my husband also didn’t feel confident driving so we gave our car up I do think your reactions do slow down as you age and it’s not the driving it’s your ability to stop fast in the moment in an emergency stop unfortunately you won’t find out till your in the situation when it could be to late we live in retirement apartments and some of the residents should definitely I’m afraid should not be driving

[@rawrsophiex]

everyone should have to retake their test maybe every 10 years

[@MJPage]

Everyone has to reapply for their driving licence every 3 years when they reach 70. I was shocked to discover that it is a box ticking exercise and I self declared that I am ok to drive. I am now 73 and have to apply again. I took 2 assessments with a driving instructor, who said I am perfectly capable. This was my decision, I wanted to be sure I was still safe. I think everyone should be reassessed at 70.

[@endlessglizzys_.0233]

Its a different Country, different rules.

[@Rasher1974]

It's worth noting the most accidents in the UK involve guess what 18 to 35.

[@patrickdoyle9369]

That's being ageist... And it's done for money revenue, nothing more. But then again you can afford to have someone drive you if needed. It's other people who are not well off that are effected. But this should not happen to anyone. The company should be named and shamed.

[@Smarterthanyew]

Its not ageist. There is clearly cognitive and physical decine as we get older. And it's different for different people. Ageist would be banning drivers of a certain age. A yearly test for over seventies is perfectly acceptable.

[@keepingitreal618]

@@Smarterthanyewso why not look at young people what’s their fkn problem. 🙄

[@crazycatpetera1404]

I think there should be manual retakes at any age.

[@arlenemenzies5597]

Obviously if their health is no gd yes,health gd no.

[@taffyalusa4642]

Should be tested every year at 80.

[@janetmacgregor5821]

Everyone should be tested every 5 years as some people driving leaves a lot to be desired 😂

[@bromptinowner763]

Did THIS same rule apply before brexit, anybody know. ???

[@sweetieitreallyisme]

This is so true, it is totally ageist. it is the young people who have the higher crash stats - not the older people. And lets all remember we'll be that age soon and will want to still be able to drive.

[@Calm-locket]

Age shouldnt even come into it, the highway code changes every now and then so all drivers should have a regular re-test. I doubt any driver reads the updated highway codes after theyve past their driving test.

[@garethwood6659]

I agree with Janet. It's ridiculous because it's younger drivers that drive without care for people.

[@AnthonyFarrow-hn9gz]

I was servin g up.

[@stephendeamer824]

Love Janet

[@maeshellewest-davies7904]

I hate rules too

[@keepingitreal618]

Should be same for younger drivers they cause more accidents/deaths.

[@maryduffy2036]

Is it ageist to be concerned about elderly driver's ? Some will be OK, some won't. Surely it's just common sense, as we get older, we do start to have issues 🤷🏻‍♀️. Too many things that are just pure "Common sense", are being labelled ageist and other such things. Janet maybe pretty sharp, but that's not the case with every oap

[@AnthonyFarrow-hn9gz]

And runni g a charity for vulnerable wo em

[@lindajames7759]

Try banning me from driving. Age discrimination is rife, younger, newby drivers can drive appallingly, they have no road experience to fall back on. We, the older people, have masses of experience because we have grown up with increasing cars and ludicrous motorways. We know how to handle the situation 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@crystaldance5731]

Janet you look amazing for your age I love your hair ❤️😊👍🏻

[@dy1497]

sorry but old people's reaction time continue to diminish especially after 70 along with other medical issues that could make driving HARDER then years prior. I don't think they should be banned but at least have to re-take a test at certain age groups to ensure they are still ok to keep driving.

[@keepingitreal618]

Yeh should put them all in care homes after 70 hey

[@AnthonyFarrow-hn9gz]

Child abuse tho

[@patriciadevlin5121]

This show is all about the four hosts; not about the viewers or guests. Going on about themselves 😮. Nobody interested 😮.

[@scoobyton14]

And here you are in their comments section 🫢

[@georgeelliota2aa]

And yets thousands upon thousands watch just the youtube vids nevermind the live show?? lol delusional

[@patriciadevlin5121]

@@scoobyton14 given my opinion. Do I need your permission?.let me know please lol 😆 😅

[@michaelcarey8491]

Lol the topic then went right over your head. All that criticism of the hosts but no doubt you will tune in tomorrow to rant again😅

[@margueritebaker1826]

So, Safety comes first. It is not age discrimination - if she doesn't like the rule in Ireland, then don't go back!

[@Rosiedelaroux]

We need to ask the question - should women be allowed to drive in the first place.