How Old Is Too Old To Drive Legally In Texas?

How many times have you been on your commute and got stuck behind a slow driver or cut off by someone driving like a snail? Frustrated, you switch lanes and speed up to pass the driver. When you look over to show them how annoyed you are, it ends up being an older person who can barely see over the dashboard.

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IS THERE A LEGAL CUT-OFF AGE FOR DRIVING IN TEXAS?

If you are anything like me, this happens to you more often than not. Every time this happens to me, I wonder if there is an age cut-off for driving in Texas. Unfortunately, the answer is no but the Lone Star State does take extra precautions the older you get.

According to Texas DPS, after the age of 79 the process to renew your license changes. You have to go in person every six years for your renewal and make an appointment to renew at your local DPS. When you arrive at your appointment there are many requirements you must do before getting your license. One of the main tasks is passing a vision test, if you do not pass you have to see an optometrist before returning.  Now if you are over 85 the rules change once again. You must renew your license in person every two years according to Texas DPS. This means if Nana lives to be 115, she can still legally drive if she passes all requirements.

I believe there should be an age limit to driving, not just for convenience but because most drivers I see driving in two lanes are the older generation. Maybe as a collective, we can find a way for our elderly to get from location to location safely and inexpensively.