Dear Ann Landers, My 89-year-old father in California is partially blind and deaf, and suffers from dementia. He recently had a heart attack, followed by a stroke and then pneumonia. He is currently bedridden.
Three months ago, Dad received in the mail a renewal form for his driver's license. He was informed that he could renew it for four years -- no test involved. Would you please ask the people at the California Department of Motor Vehicles what they think they are doing? -- Outraged in Lexington, Va.
Dear Outraged, Elderly drivers should be tested before their licenses are renewed. Unfortunately, renewal by mail for all "good" drivers is the practice in many states, and it would be a public service if they would cut it out. If anyone has an idea how we can put an end to this nonsense, I would like to hear it.
Hi! It's Margo here. I'd love to know what you think of the letters -- and the answers!
Also, any additional thoughts you might have. Thanks!
rere's Comment
please me up on your email list. thanks
Kris's Comment
Contact your government representatives about this problem and see if you can get anywhere with it.
Please share your comments below:
Our Reader to Reader Question of the Week:
Dear Readers, , “Babette,” to take care of his children from a previ-ous marriage. Babette said OK, but she wanted to get paid. The ex- wife insisted she should do it for free. You agreed. Taking care of three children every day from 3:30 through dinner is a huge responsibility. You said asking to get paid might be Babette’s way of sticking it to the ex-wife. I believe it’s the other way around. It’s the ex-wife’s way of sticking it to Babette. It looks to me like the ex is looking for free child care. And you fell for it. Dumb-dee dumb dumb. -Been There in Auburn, Ky. Dear Been There: You would not believe the avalanche of mail I received on this subject. Keep reading:
