We can not isolate elderly drivers because for some it is the only transportation available, and privilege. .
There are two sides to this issue. First the elderly should be able to drive; driving is a privilege. Hardly any one wants to have their driver license taken from them, especially senior citizens. Driving can affect the quality of life. Driver is basically a symbol of independence. They have very limited things they can do as it is. For some elderly citizens, driving is only way for them to go to the doctor and to buy groceries. Many age individuals say getting behind the wheel is liberty, which gives them the pursuit of happiness. The first thing out of everyone's mouth when talking about an automobile and even transportation is independence. For example, they can't go places because the public transportation systems aren't reliable. The opposite side has a bigger argument. The elderly suffer from many illnesses that impair their driving abilities, such as loss of memory, Parkinson's, epilepsy, and arthritis that prevents some from turning their heads to check their mirrors (LA Times). Many states are concern about the figures in which they are taking action when it comes down to hazardous drivers.
The elderly have a wide variety of elements that makes them a hazardous driver in society. With older drivers it is the rate of their reaction time. Many individuals do not want to discriminate against the older driver. There are good and bad drivers of every age. Often vision and hearing deteriorate with age. Not all people are equally affected as they age. Getting lost, slow driving, not paying attention, not checking blind spots, confusing brake and gas pedals, and ignoring lights are a few examples that classify elderly drivers, such as Farmers Market (Sanchez, Rene 19 July 2003). A car driven by an elderly man plowed through a crowded Farmers Market, killing eight and injuring more than 50 as the vehicle hit victims into the air, smashing through market tents and boxes of produce.