Crap like this ticks me off!

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An 86 year old man in California crashed into a farmers market and killed 8 people. And as usuall the driver walks away without a scratch.

His excuse, 'I hit the gas pedal instead of the break'

How come here in the US there isnt more testing of peoples driving skills as they get older?

Isnt there a time in ones life, when driving becomes a dangerous experience for everyone involved?

I mean, testing a persons eyesight is all fine & dandy, but what about testing their reflexes too? I am not saying that we should take away old folks lisences, but at some point (age), they should start retesting them every few years for their driving skills in addition to their eyesight.

I will get off my soapbox now